Endoscopic suture placement tool

Details Endoscopic suture placement tool Endoscopic suture placement tool

1994-08-17

1996-11-12

Buiz, Michael Powell

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

606139, 606148, 112169, 223102, A61B 1700

Patent

active

055735428

ABSTRACT:
A surgical tool for endoscopic suture placement which permits a surgeon to place controlled and precise internal ligatures. The tool utilizes a drive rod including an articulating or deflecting portion. When forced to an extended position, the deflecting or articulating portion forms a hook or J-shaped needle, the tip of which can be used to accurately position the suture.

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