Surgical implement and method of suturing

Details Surgical implement and method of suturing Surgical implement and method of suturing

1996-12-26

1998-08-25

Jackson, Gary

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

606194, 604 96, 600 18, A61B 1704

Patent

active

057979308

ABSTRACT:
A surgical implement for use in suturing an annular part of a first organ to a second organ around an opening in the second organ includes a holder including a handle graspable by a user, and a stem insertable into the annular part of the first organ; and an inflatable balloon carried by the stem dimensioned such that in the deflated condition of the balloon the balloon and stem are insertable into the annular part of the first organ, and in the inflated condition of the balloon the balloon firmly engages the inner surface of the annular part of the first organ to hold it during suturing thereof to the first organ. One embodiment is described for use in coronary bypass surgery, and a second embodiment is described for use in valve replacement surgery.

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