Low profile intraluminal suturing device and method

Details Low profile intraluminal suturing device and method Low profile intraluminal suturing device and method

1995-06-15

1999-05-11

Schmidt, Jeffrey A.

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

606139, 606148, 112169, A61B17/00

Patent

active

059023112

ABSTRACT:
An improved suturing device and method is provided. The suturing device is of the type including a guide body and means on the guide body for translating at least one needle relative to the guide body. The suturing device is improved by providing a rotatable sleeve disposed over at least a distal portion of the guide body to facilitate introduction of the device to a puncture site.

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