摘要 |
The present invention provides an applicator for suturing, ligating and thereby fastening tissues by means of one or a series of tied-sutures, said applicator characterized by a proximal portion comprising an actuating knob mounted to a handle, and a distal portion where a cartridge comprises a needle-assisted suture's discharging mechanism, and single or a plurality of fastenable-sutures, is located, at least one of the sutures is an elongated member having a male-head provided at its distal end, and a male-accepting female-head provided at its opposite proximal end, both ends are interconnected by means of at least one cord, the distal portion further comprising an elongated shaft interconnected to a curved rotatable needle which is further interconnected to the sutures. |