Insertable suture passing grasping probe and methodology for usi

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1993-08-25

1996-03-05

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

606205, A61B 1704, A61B 1728

Patent

active

054963354

ABSTRACT:
A surgical instrument and method capable of being used for closure of peritoneum fascia, occlusion of bleeding vessels such as inferior epigastric, and for all uses related to passing of suture through tissue with the tip of the surgical instrument in a standard suture
eedle driving position with a sharp tip that opens and closes with the surgeon grasping suture material with the sharp tip and inserting the tip/suture through tissue until the tip is seen through the peritoneum by direct vision wherein the suture is released by opening and withdrawing the tip and recovered by puncturing the tissue opposite the first point of insertion wherein the tip grasps the suture and pulls the suture outside the wound providing for rapid closure of the surgical incision.

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