Medical suturing device
US8672955B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a medical suturing device structured with a retrieval puncturing needle formed with through-hole; a retrieval member able to be inserted through through-hole; an insertion puncture needle formed with through-hole; a hollow tube that can be inserted through insertion through-hole, and the distal tip of which is formed into a deformable bent portion; and a suture that can be inserted through the inside of hollow tube. The retrieval member is structured with an annular engagement member that can be deformed into a straight shape, a rod member that is connected to annular engagement member, and a grip that is provided with a mark. The mark is furnished on hollow tube, such that when retrieval puncturing needle and insertion puncture needle are in a condition where mark and mark are facing each other, the upper supporter and lower supporter can be detachably attached.
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