Method and apparatus for treating a hip joint, including the provision and use of a novel suture passer
US8469974B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2944
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture passer including a shaft having an axis; a first jaw mounted to the shaft in alignment with the axis, the first jaw being configured to releasably support a length of suture thereon; a second jaw movably mounted to the shaft; and a needle movably mounted to the shaft, the needle having a hook and being configured to reciprocate in alignment with the axis so that the hook can selectively pass by the second jaw and engage suture releasably supported on the first jaw; wherein the first jaw includes a spring for selectively binding the suture to the first jaw.
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