发明名称 |
APPARATUS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SUTURING |
摘要 |
<p>An apparatus and method for minimally invasive suturing is disclosed. A suturing device for minimally invasive suturing includes an elongated barrel having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween; a suture head assembly extending from the distal end of the elongated barrel; 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 elongated barrel, 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 elongated barrel to actuate a drive mechanism having a needle driver for engaging and rotating the suturing needle.</p> |
申请公布号 |
EP1791476(A2) |
申请公布日期 |
2007.06.06 |
申请号 |
EP20050797831 |
申请日期 |
2005.09.20 |
申请人 |
SUTURTEK INCORPORATED |
发明人 |
MEADE, JOHN, C.;GRIFFITHS, JERRY, R.;DIFRANCESCO, FRANCIS, J. |
分类号 |
A61B17/04 |
主分类号 |
A61B17/04 |
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