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 engagin g 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 slidabl y disposed within the tube (120). The actuator (200) comprises a control (22 0) and a spring (210) and is operatively associated with the pusher (130). A ctuation of the actuator (200) moves the pusher (130) towards the needle exp ulsion 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 (1 20).