Suture and method for endoscopic surgery

Details Suture and method for endoscopic surgery Suture and method for endoscopic surgery

1996-08-14

1997-11-04

Jackson, Gary

Surgery

Instruments

Suturing needle

606230, A61B 1704

Patent

active

056834179

ABSTRACT:
A suture for particular use in endoscopic surgery includes a distal end needle, a preferably braided suture body, and a bulbous proximal end. The method includes stitching the tissue, then passing the needle/distal end through the bulbous proximal end, where the body of the suture is held frictionally or adhesively under proper tension.

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