Apparatus and method for suturing
US8535339B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2923
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention generally relates to devices and methods for suturing tissue. The invention provides methods and devices for suturing by pushing two ends of a suture through tissue from a proximal side of the tissue and fastening the two ends together on a distal side of the tissue through one operation of a trigger.
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