Knot pusher

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1999-02-17

2000-10-17

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

606148, A61B 1710

Patent

active

061324396

ABSTRACT:
A knot pusher according to the present invention includes a longitudinal member having a proximal end and a distal end, the longitudinal member having a suture slit extending along a portion of the longitudinal member from the distal end. In addition, the knot pusher includes a latch coupled to the distal end of the longitudinal member. The latch is movable between an extended position and a locking position, so that the latch obstructs a portion of the suture slit when in the locking position. A suture having a knot may be inserted within the latch and through the suture slit, and the latch may then be moved to the locking position. With the suture locked in the suture slit, an operator may run the knot down the length of suture to cinch the knot.

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