APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUTURING

摘要

The invention generally relates to devices and methods for suturing tissue. The invention provides methods and devices for suturing by pushing two ends of a suture through tissue from a proximal side of the tissue and fastening the two ends together on a distal side of the tissue through one operation of a trigger.

主权项

1. A suturing device comprising:
a shaft; and a delivery mechanism at least partially disposed within the shaft, wherein the mechanism is configured to releasably engage a suture at least partially disposed within the shaft in an open configuration, deliver the suture from the shaft to a target tissue, form the suture into a closed configuration beneath the surface of the target tissue, and release from the closed suture.