Suturing apparatus

Details Suturing apparatus Suturing apparatus

1995-07-24

1997-11-25

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

A61B 1704

Patent

active

056906536

ABSTRACT:
Surgical suturing apparatus comprises upper and lower jaw elements selectively movable relative to one another between open and closed position. Each jaw element is provided with a respective recess arranged to receive a portion of an elongate incision member or length of surgical thread and securing means is provided arranged to selectively secure the surgical incision member or length of surgical thread in a respective recess. The jaw elements are typically provided at an end of an elongate positioning and operating arm making the device particularly useful for use in laparoscopic surgery.

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