Suturing assembly
US8512358B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06176
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suturing needle is disclosed having a main longitudinal axis, a distal sharp portion and proximal portion along said axis. The distal portion is hollowed, and the hollow is approximately parallel to said axis. A further embodiment of the suturing needle is disclosed such that the distal portion comprises a notched open bore located at the needle's extreme distal end. Other embodiments of the suturing assembly are described accommodating a suture in the needle bore.
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