Suturing device and method
US8348962B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2911
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suturing device and method allows a physician to remotely suture biological tissue. The device includes an elongate body, first and second arms operably connected to the elongated body, whereby each arm mounts an end portion of a suture, and first and second needles, each needle having a distal end and being mounted such that the distal end of the needle is movable to engage respective end portions of suture. The suturing apparatus further includes an actuator which drives the needles to engage the suture. The suturing apparatus further includes an occluding device operably connected to the elongate body such that the occluding device may be advanced from the distal end of the elongate body to temporarily occlude the incision to be sutured.
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