Meniscal suturing instrument and method

Details Meniscal suturing instrument and method Meniscal suturing instrument and method

2006-10-10

2006-10-10

Nguyen, Anhtuan T. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

C606S144000, C606S148000, C606S223000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07118583

ABSTRACT:
An instrument for surgical suturing includes a shaft, and a needle disposed slidably for longitudinal travel with respect to the shaft. A prong formed on one end of the shaft projects across a longitudinal axis of the needle and has an opening formed through the prong that provides a clearance through which a tip portion of the needle passes when it is advanced. Slots formed on a surface of the prong facing the shaft releasably hold suture across the opening. Advancing the needle through the clearance allows a hook formed on the tip of the needle to capture the suture. Once withdrawn, the needle draws the suture back through tissue pierced during advancement. The suture is released from the slots and drawn back through the tissue for further knot tying and suturing to effect the tissue repairs.

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