Suturing device and method

Details Suturing device and method Suturing device and method

2006-08-15

2006-08-15

Jackson, Gary (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

C606S139000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07090686

ABSTRACT:
A suturing device and method allows a physician to remotely suture biological tissue. The device includes an elongate body, first and second arms operably connected to the elongated body, whereby each arm mounts an end portion of a suture, and first and second needles, each needle having a distal end and being mounted such that the distal end of the needle is movable to engage respective end portions of said suture. The suturing apparatus further includes an actuator which drives the needles to engage the suture non-simultaneously.

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Co-pending U.S. Appl. No. 10/420,355, filed Apr. 21, 2003, Amendment filed on Jun. 21, 2005.

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