Dual function suturing device and method

Details Dual function suturing device and method Dual function suturing device and method

1992-07-13

1993-05-18

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

606147, 606148, 289 12, 289 15, 289 17, 604167, 604256, A61B 1700

Patent

active

052116506

ABSTRACT:
A suturing device includes a shaft with a pair of axial passages extending through the shaft. A length of suture passes through the first axial passage, the suture having a surgical needle attached to its distal end, and a preformed knotted loop disposed at a distal end of the first axial passage. The second axial passage includes a gaseous seal and is configured to receive a surgical instrument for manipulating tissue to facilitate application of the suture. In the method of the invention, the suturing device is inserted through a cannula and a surgical instrument is introduced through the second axial passage. Tissue is manipulated using the surgical instrument to facilitate application of the suture. A needle holder introduced through a separate cannula is used to pass the needle through the wound and through the knotted loop. Tension is then applied to the suture to close the knot and bind the wound.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3871379 (1975-03-01), Clarke
patent: 3994287 (1976-11-01), Turp et al.
patent: 4177814 (1979-12-01), Knepshield et al.
patent: 4602635 (1986-07-01), Mulhollan et al.
patent: 4610242 (1986-09-01), Santangelo et al.
patent: 4610674 (1986-09-01), Suzuki et al.
patent: 4641652 (1987-02-01), Hutterer et al.
patent: 4760848 (1988-08-01), Hasson
patent: 4923461 (1990-05-01), Caspari et al.
patent: 4966587 (1990-10-01), Baumgart
patent: 5066285 (1991-11-01), Hillstead
patent: 5112308 (1992-05-01), Olsen et al.
patent: 5114408 (1992-05-01), Fleischhaker et al.
patent: 5144961 (1992-09-01), Chen et al.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Dual function suturing device and method does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Dual function suturing device and method, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Dual function suturing device and method will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-801095