Automatically reloading suture passer devices and methods
US9492162B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0811
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Suture passers and methods of use. Described herein are suture passers preloaded with suture, including cartridges that couple to a suture passer to form a loaded suture passer; the suture passer may be operated to pass one or more lengths of suture without having to be manually reloaded. In particular, described herein are preloaded and automatically reloading apparatuses typically.
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