Needle extractor

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1984-04-02

1986-09-30

Thaler, Michael H.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128 92EC, 128340, A61B 1750

Patent

active

046141871

ABSTRACT:
A needle extractor is provided for removing elongated surgical needles from within a patient body which comprises a ratchet activated rod member insertable through a cannula and having a hole for grasping and pulling the needle. The cannula is provided with a slim abutting ring to prevent movement of the cannula tip during the extraction process.

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"Arthroscopic Repair . . . The Next Step", Acufex Micro Surgical, Inc.
"Mechanical Description for Acufex Meniscal Stitcher", Acufex Micro Surgical, Inc.

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