Replaceable tip suturing devices, system, and methods for use with differing needles
US8617187B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B90/94
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical suturing devices, systems, and methods will be useful for endoscopic or open surgeries, including ear, nose, and throat procedures. Articulation motions may be transferred from a handle to needle grasping jaws using an axial movement of a shaft. Portions of the devices may be disposable, replaceable, and/or reusable, with different needle-grasping jaws and/or different elongate extension bodies having different configurations optionally being selectably coupleably to an articulatable handle and housing so as to allow the user to configure the device for a particular procedure.
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