Method and apparatus for passing a suture
US8709022B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06076
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture passing instrument including an operation handle, a needle member, and a suture holder assembly. The operation handle has at least one actuator movable between a first position and a second position. The needle member extends from the operation handle. The needle member has a curved end portion and defines an eyelet extending therethrough. The suture holder assembly extends from the operation handle and has a movable suture carrier at a distal end configured to hold a suture. The movable suture carrier has a suture pusher telescopically and movably received in the movable suture carrier. The suture carrier is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The suture pusher is movable beyond the suture carrier to carry the suture through the eyelet.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.