Method and apparatus for passing a suture

Details Method and apparatus for passing a suture Method and apparatus for passing a suture

2009-08-11

2011-11-15

Hughes, S. Thomas (Department: 3773)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

C606S144000, C606S148000, C606S205000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08057489

ABSTRACT:
A suture pushing device includes a handle, a shaft extending from the handle, and a suturing head at the distal end of the shaft. The suturing head includes a first jaw and a second jaw. The first jaw and/or the second jaw have a tissue cutting edge adapted to cut an opening in a tissue. A blunt suture pushing member advances from within the shaft, through the suturing head, and through the cut opening in the tissue to place a suture.

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