Articulating suturing device and method
US8430893B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0477
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices, systems, and methods for suturing of body lumens allow the suturing of vascular puncture sites located at the distal end of a percutaneous tissue tract. An elongated articulated foot of the device can be inserted through the penetration and actuated so that the foot extends along the lumenal axis. The foot can carry suturing attachment cuffs with one end of the cuff adapted to receive a needle, while the other end receives suture. A portion of the foot and/or lumen of the shaft can receive a portion of the suture and can include friction reducing structure that aid with movement of the sutured during removal of the cuffs from within the penetration.
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