Suturing device with split arm and method of suturing tissue

Details Suturing device with split arm and method of suturing tissue Suturing device with split arm and method of suturing tissue

2003-12-23

2008-11-11

Hayes, Michael J. (Department: 3734)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

C606S139000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07449024

ABSTRACT:
A device for suturing an opening in a tissue, having an elongated shaft, at least two arms movable to a deployed positioning which the arms are non-perpendicular to the shaft, the arms having needle receiving portions; and needles advanceable longitudinally along the shaft toward the needle receiving portions, the needles exiting through side walls of the shaft at a location proximal to the arms.

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