Tissue cutting and stitching device and method

Details Tissue cutting and stitching device and method Tissue cutting and stitching device and method

1998-03-16

1999-09-07

Thaler, Michael H.

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

606148, 606170, 604 22, A61B 17062, A61B 1732

Patent

active

059479833

ABSTRACT:
A device for cutting tissue, the device comprising a first tube having a side window; a second tube positioned within the first tube, the second tube having a side window and being movable within the first tube; a third tube positioned within the second tube, the third tube having a side window and being movable within the second tube; and a needle insertable within the second tube, the needle housing a suture. The windows in the first, second, and third tubes are alignable with each other. The invention includes methods for the cutting and suturing of tissue by using the device.

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