Ligature and suture device for medical application, and ligaturing and suturing method for medical application
US8632553B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/306
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A ligature and suture device for medical application includes a distal end insertion portion, a needle body, a ligature tool, and an operation section. The operation section includes a housing that is provided in a base end portion of the distal end insertion portion, a puncture handle that is provided in the housing so as to be able to move freely backwards and forwards and that drives the needle body, a pressing handle that is provided in the housing so as to be able to move freely backwards and forwards and that drives a pressing member, a ligature tool operation unit that is provided in the housing so as to be able to move freely backwards and forwards and that drives a ligature sheath, and a ligature handle that is provided in the ligature tool operation unit so as to be able to move freely backwards and forwards and that drives an engaging portion.
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