发明名称 |
APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR LOADING SUTURE |
摘要 |
Various embodiments of a cartridge for loading a suture onto a suturing instrument are disclosed. In some embodiments, the cartridge is operable for loading a pre-tied knot formed from the suture onto the suturing instrument. The suturing instrument is typically of the type having a suture passing member defining a suture receiving passage therein. In some embodiments, the cartridge comprises a housing defining a chamber, and a partially pre-tied knot mounted about the housing or the chamber. The cartridge additionally provides a base coupled to the housing, the base defining a seat for releasably holding a portion of a suture to be aligned with, and transferred to, the suturing instrument. The portion of the suture may be held independently, or it may be coupled to a component such as a ferrule or shuttle. |
申请公布号 |
EP2967550(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2016.01.20 |
申请号 |
EP20140764871 |
申请日期 |
2014.03.15 |
申请人 |
ANCHOR ORTHOPEDICS XT INC. |
发明人 |
OLDHAM, ANDREW;HARRISON, ROBERT;SAN, AYE NYEIN;GODARA, NEIL;ARNETT, JEFFERY |
分类号 |
A61B17/04;A61B17/06 |
主分类号 |
A61B17/04 |
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