Knot pusher and suture retriever
US8202282B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0496
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hand instrument for retrieving suture and advancing a suture knot within a patient. The instrument has a shaft with proximal and distal ends. A hinged jaw in the form of a crabclaw disposed on the distal end of the shaft captures suture within a closed aperture formed by the jaws or is used to pinch the suture between the jaws. A hand mechanism disposed on the proximal end of the shaft opens and closes the jaw.
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