SURGICAL INCISION MEMBERS FOR ENDOSCOPIC SUTURING APPARATUS

摘要

A surgical incision member is provided including a body portion definin g first and second longitudinal ends, tissue penetrating portion adjacent each longitudinal end of the body portion, suture attachment structure intermediate the tissue penetrating portions, and a suture attached to the suture attachment structure. A method is also provided wherein the suture is attached to the surgical incision member by adhesives or by crimping.