Means and methods for suturing tissue
US9554793B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0608
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device according to one exemplary embodiment is a compact, light-weight handheld device that includes a needle and suture assembly, a mechanism for gripping and releasing the needle and suture assembly (a “needle transfer mechanism” or “needle shuttle mechanism”), safely capturing the needle assembly upon exit from the patient's tissue, and returning the needle to position such that the process of delivering additional sutures to the patient can be repeated. The device of the present invention accommodates the right or left-handed user, rests comfortably in the user's hand, allows sufficient visualization of the procedure site, and permits the user to either control penetration depth of the needle or default to a device-determined depth. The present device permits the user to utilize a wrist-rotation (pivoting) suture delivery technique that is familiar to a user based on experience with other surgical techniques.
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