Placing sutures

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2005-08-30

2005-08-30

Jackson, Gary (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

C606S144000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06936054

ABSTRACT:
A suturing instrument is configured for to apply sutures to approximate, ligate, or fixate tissue in, for example, open, mini-incision, trans-vaginal, or endoscopic surgical procedures. The suturing instrument includes an elongate body member, a needle exit port, a needle receiving port, and a needle deployment mechanism. The suturing instrument eliminates the need for a preassembled needle and suture and reduces or eliminates the possibility of needle loss during suturing.

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Copy of International Search Report for International Patent Application No. PCT/US03/22513, mailed from the International Search Authority on Nov. 25, 2003.

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