Surgery – Instruments – Suture – ligature – elastic band or clip applier
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-19
2007-06-19
Hayes, Michael J. (Department: 3734)
Surgery
Instruments
Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier
Reexamination Certificate
active
10460140
ABSTRACT:
Suturing instruments in accordance with the invention are dimensioned and configured to apply sutures to approximate, ligate, or fixate tissue in, for example, open, mini-incision, trans-vaginal, laparoscopic, or endoscopic surgical procedures. In some embodiments, the suturing instruments include a distal portion that is deflectably and/or pivotally coupled to the remainder of the instrument for improved maneuverability and functionality during surgery. In other embodiments, the suturing instruments are capable of housing multiple needle and suture assemblies and/or reloading the needle and suture assembly without removing the instrument from the surgical site.
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Gellman Barry N.
Slanda Jozef
Andersen M. Thomas
Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.
Edwards Angell Palmer & & Dodge LLP
Hayes Michael J.
Jensen Steven M.
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