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1. A surgical device for coupling with a trocar or other body, the device comprising:
a. a leading edge, b. a trailing edge, c. an arcuate mating surface provided between the leading and trailing edges, the arcuate mating surface operably being in intimate contact with an outer surface of the trocar or other body, d. only one needle guide channel, the needle guide channel comprising an entry port for receiving a suture delivery device and an exit port from which the suture delivery device may be driven away from the device, the entry and exit ports for the needle guide channel being provided on the same side of the arcuate mating surface, the needle guide channel defining an arcuate path having a convex surface proximal to the arcuate mating surface such that the suture will exit away from the arcuate mating surface on being displaced out of the needle guide channel. |