摘要 |
<p>A suturing device 100 for grasping soft tissue and placing stitches in soft tissue during endoscopic procedures is described. An elongate housing 108 with a stationary jaw 102 and a movable jaw 104 disposed at the distal end are configured for grasping and releasing soft tissue. A movable needle disposed within the housing 108 is actuated to engage a length of suture 300 and drive the suture 300 into and through the grasped soft tissue. A suture capture member 200 is disposed on the movable jaw and has an aperture to allow passage of the needle, and deflectable portions to secure a portion of the stitched length of suture 300 as the needle retracts back into the housing 108.</p> |