Methods and devices for tissue suturing
US9833233B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/1135
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suturing device is disclosed. The suturing device includes an end effector assembly disposed on a distal end of the suturing device. The end effector assembly includes at least one guide tube housing at least one elongated member, a guide rack, and an anchor configured for disposal in a tubular tissue circumferentially offset from the guide rack. The anchor includes at least one guide tube attached to a suture having a first end and a second end. The at least one elongated member is deployed to puncture tubular tissue and mate with the at least one aperture of the anchor such that extraction of the at least one elongated member simultaneously draws out the suture through the punctured tubular tissue.
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