Laparoscopic trocar and facial closure systems and methods

Details Laparoscopic trocar and facial closure systems and methods Laparoscopic trocar and facial closure systems and methods

2007-02-09

2010-11-02

Nguyen, Anhtuan T (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

C606S139000, C606S148000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07824419

ABSTRACT:
A laparoscopic trocar and facial closure system. A trocar having a shaft member and a pointed tip, a telescoping cannular assembly having a pair of sleeve members, a needle receptor assembly having another sleeve member that is positioned over the shaft member, a needle actuation mechanism with a needle actuation rod having a handle, a needle assembly, and a needle release mechanism. Also, embodiments include a body member, a C-shaped portion, a pair of wings and a pivotal deployment mechanism for deploying the wings.

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