APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SUTURING
摘要
An apparatus and method for minimally invasive suturing is disclosed. A suturing device for minimally invasive suturing includes proximal section having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween; a suture head assembly extending from the distal end of the proximal section; a suturing needle having a pointed end and a blunt end, the suturing needle capable of rotating about an axis approximately perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the proximal section, wherein the pointed end of the suturing needle is positioned within the suture head assembly prior to and after rotation of the suturing needle; and an actuator extending from the proximal end of the proximal section to actuate a drive mechanism having a needle driver for engaging and rotating the suturing needle.
申请公布号
WO2010062380(A2)
申请公布日期
2010.06.03
申请号
WO2009US06212
申请日期
2009.11.20
申请人
ENDOEVOLUTION, LLC;MEADE, JOHN, C.;GRIFFITHS, JERRY, R.;DIFRANCESCO, FRANCIS, J.;CLARK, RICHARD
发明人
MEADE, JOHN, C.;GRIFFITHS, JERRY, R.;DIFRANCESCO, FRANCIS, J.;CLARK, RICHARD