Suture passer

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2006-02-14

2006-02-14

Shaver, Kevin (Department: 3732)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

Reexamination Certificate

active

06997932

ABSTRACT:
A device for the placement of sutures and for the purpose of approximating tissue includes an elongate body member, a suture deployment system, and a catch. Methods of placing sutures include inserting and deploying in a patient a device including an elongate body member, a suture deployment system, and a catch. The suture deployment system is disposed at a distal portion of the elongate body member, and includes a suture carrier having a sharpened distal end for tissue penetration and a notch for holding a formed suture tip. The catch is disposed on the elongate body member to receive and retain the formed suture tip.

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