Surgical knot pusher and method of use

Details Surgical knot pusher and method of use Surgical knot pusher and method of use

2005-04-26

2005-04-26

Jackson, Gary (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

C606S139000, C606S144000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06884249

ABSTRACT:
A surgical knot pusher device allows a prepared knot to be pushed down a length of suture without deforming or collapsing the knot. The surgical knot pusher device includes a handle portion and an elongate body extending from the handle portion. The elongate body has a curved tip that is tapered and has a groove along a length of the tip. The tip also includes a central channel extending from the groove to a distal end of the tip.

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