PORT CLOSURE DEVICE

摘要

The present invention provides devices for safely closing an opening in tissue using suture. In one embodiment, the device includes an elongated main body constructed to permit visualization longitudinally through the main body from the proximal end to the distal end, the distal end defining a support surface to support the suture and protect distal body structures. A flange is connect to the main body adjacent the proximal end and projects laterally therefrom in first and second lateral directions. First and second guide holes extend longitudinally through the flange, and are structured to direct a suturing instrument longitudinally towards the support surface for passing the suture.

主权项

1. A medical device for closing an opening in tissue using a suturing instrument, the medical device comprising:
an elongated main body having a sidewall extending from a proximal end to a distal end and defining a longitudinal axis extending therebetween, the main body constructed to permit visualization longitudinally through the main body from the proximal end to the distal end, the distal end defining a support surface; a flange connect to the main body adjacent the proximal end and projecting laterally therefrom in first and second lateral directions, a first wing of the flange projecting in the first direction and having a first guide hole extending longitudinally through the first wing, a second wing of the flange projecting in the second direction and having a second guide hole extending longitudinally through the second wing; and the first guide hole structured to direct the suturing instrument longitudinally through the first guide hole towards the support surface, the second guide hole structured to direct the suturing instrument longitudinally through the second guide hole towards the support surface.