Vascular suturing device
US8313498B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06028
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical device for suturing vascular vessels is described, as well as methods for suturing tissue employing the surgical device. The device includes a distal member for insertion into a vascular vessel puncture wound. The distal member contains a suture and needle engaging fitting. At least one needle is advanced through tissue adjacent the puncture wound and into the needle engaging fitting to draw lengths of suture material which can then be used to close the puncture wound.
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