Surgery – Instruments – Suturing needle
Patent
1996-01-23
1997-12-02
Buiz, Michael
Surgery
Instruments
Suturing needle
606223, 606224, 66116, 223102, A61B 1706
Patent
active
056930712
ABSTRACT:
A surgical needle is provided including a body portion defining first and second longitudinal ends, the body portion includes a central portion having a first cross-sectional area and end portions adjacent the central portion having a smaller second cross-sectional area. A tissue penetrating portion is provided adjacent at least one end portion. Transition portions are provided intermediate the central portion and the end portions and taper from the first cross-sectional area to the second cross-sectional area. Suture attachment structure is formed in the central portion and a suture is attached to the suture attachment structure. A method of suturing is also provided wherein the surgical needle may be passed through tough tissue while minimizing bending of the surgical needle.
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Gorecki Michael
Proto George R.
Scirica Paul A.
Zlock Stephen W.
Buiz Michael
Pham Tina T. D.
United States Surgical Corporation
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