Surgery – Instruments – Suture – ligature – elastic band or clip applier
Patent
1996-01-31
1999-01-19
Buiz, Michael
Surgery
Instruments
Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier
606139, 606144, A61B 1704
Patent
active
058609920
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides devices and methods for suture placement while performing less invasive surgical procedures within a body cavity. In an exemplary embodiment, the invention provides for the placement of sutures within the heart or a great vessel that is accessed from outside the closed chest. According to one exemplary method, the patient's heart valve is accessed through an intercostal port in the patient's chest. At least one needle having a suture is then directed into the annulus while visualizing through the port placement of the needle into the annulus. The needle is then passed through the annulus.
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Anderson Gerald R.
Crothall George
Daniel Sean Christopher
Donlon Brian S.
Garrison Michi E.
Buiz Michael
Grainger Jeffry J.
Heartport Inc.
Hoekendijk Jens E.
Pham Tina T. D.
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