| 摘要 |
<p><P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a suturing system, an instrument for applying the suturing system, and a method for applying the suturing system using the instrument. <P>SOLUTION: A suturing system for receiving and retaining a suture 10 includes at least one needle 20 having a tapered end, and a groove traversing the tapered end, wherein the groove receives a part of the suture 10 and removably retains the suture. At least one retainer 30 has a body that defines an aperture. The shape of the aperture is defined by a central passageway, and a pair of diametrically opposed slots extending radially outward from the central passageway. The central passageway is sized to allow passage of the needle passing therethrough. Each slot defines a tortured path section that permits passage of the suture in a first direction and inhibits passage of the suture in a second direction. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT</p> |
