| 摘要 |
A device (10) for placing sutures is disclosed, the device comprising a barrel (12) and a plunger (22) with a head (26) in the barrel. The device also includes a hollow needle (32) and a cap (34) to which the needle (32) is fixed. The cap (34) serves releasably to connect the needle (32) to the barrel (12). A filament F of suture material passes through the barrel (12) between the head (26) and the barrel (12) and through the passageway (38) in the needle (32) to merge at the tip of the needle (32). By moving the head (26) towards the closed end of the barrel (12), the suture filament (F) is moved forwards and a length of filament (F) emerges from the passageway (38) in the needle (32). |
