DEVICE FOR AUTOMATED NEEDLE DEPLOYMENT

摘要

An automated needle deployment device is provided. In one embodiment, the automated needle deployment device comprises a pusher (130), a needle (140), a tube (120), and an actuator (200). The pusher (130) has a needle engaging end. The needle (140) has a sharp end and an opposite end. A suture (150) is associated with the needle. The pusher (130) and needle (140) are slidably disposed within the tube (120). The actuator (200) comprises a control (220) and a spring (210) and is operatively associated with the pusher (130). Actuation of the actuator (200) moves the pusher (130) towards the needle expulsion end of the tube (120) such that the needle engaging end of the pusher (130) engages the needle (140) and expels the needle (140) from the tube (120).