ENDOLUMINAL LINEAR SUTURING DEVICE

摘要

A device for suturing tissue of a patient includes a tube defining a bore extending longitudinally within the tube and at least one suction opening in the exterior surface. A path is arranged within an interior of the tube. A needle is arranged at least partially within the bore and is attachable to a suture. The suction openings are adapted to be connected to a vacuum source such that, when a vacuum is applied, tissue is drawn into the at least one suction openings and at least partially into the bore. The needle is adapted to advance through the tissue and along the path to place the suture through the tissue.