Apparatus and methods for advancing surgical knots

Details Apparatus and methods for advancing surgical knots Apparatus and methods for advancing surgical knots

1995-11-02

1998-08-25

Peffley, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

606139, 606144, A61B 1700

Patent

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057979294

ABSTRACT:
A knot pusher comprises a shaft having a fitting at its distal end. The fitting includes a radial slot for receiving a suture length therein. A mechanism is provided for closing the slot so that the suture can be contained within the slot as a knot is advanced over the contained suture length.

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