Endoscopic suturing needle

Details Endoscopic suturing needle Endoscopic suturing needle

1992-07-16

1994-05-17

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

606148, 604272, A61B 1700

Patent

active

053124227

ABSTRACT:
A suturing needle is illustrated which can engage a suture to an outer housing, thereby presenting a relatively smooth surface at the distal end of the apparatus to minimize tissue trauma. A lock feature prevents unexpected extension of the needle from the outer housing which could release the suture. A finger switch is used to overcome the locking mechanism when it is desired to release the suture. The distal end of the housing and the needle are a generally similar flat profile to minimize uneven edges which could damage the tissue. The suture is retained in a hook located in the needle, the opening for which is retracted in the housing to retain the suture.

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