Suture placement apparatus

Details Suture placement apparatus Suture placement apparatus

2006-10-17

2006-10-17

Nguyen, Anhtuan T. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

C606S145000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07122040

ABSTRACT:
A suture placement device includes a crook-shaped needle having a suture passage through which a suture thread passes; a suture opening in a tip portion of the needle, from which the suture thread exits the needle; and a bend in the needle including an open portion of the suture passage. The bend defines a suture capture zone in which the suture thread is separated from the needle. A shuttle includes a shuttle body and a shuttle hook. The shuttle hook is formed at a distal end of the shaft. The needle and the shuttle extend from the barrel, and the barrel includes a source of the suture thread and a rotating shaft or cable that causes the shuttle to traverse over the needle. A guide groove guides the shuttle over the needle. The shuttle hook engages the suture thread in the suture capture zone and draws the suture thread to the barrel.

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