DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR SUTURING TISSUE

摘要

The invention relates to devices, systems, and methods for percutaneously suturing biological material, such as a patient's tissues. In one embodiment , a suturing device includes first (140) and second (142) tissue engaging members connected to one another by a first interconnecting member (144). In another embodiment, systems and methods are provided for forming holes throu gh two overlapping layers (60, 62) of tissue. Subsequent to forming holes throu gh the two layers of tissue, the suturing device is positioned through the hole s to join or bring into contact the two layers of overlapping tissue.