Wound closure device including mesh barrier
US8906042B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00663
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suturing device includes an elongate shaft defining a longitudinal axis, a trajectory guide translatably mounted on the elongate shaft and an introducer guard member operatively coupled to a distal portion of the elongate shaft. The introducer guard member includes at least one arm member which is movable between a first position in which the arm member is retracted, substantially in alignment with the longitudinal axis and a second position in which the at least one arm member is deployed. The introducer guard member includes an attaching member for releasably retaining a suture. The trajectory guide defines at least one bore therethrough. The bore obliquely extends through the trajectory guide and defines an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. The bore aligns with the attaching member when the introducer guard member is in the second position.
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