DEVICES AND METHODS FOR HANDLING A PLURALITY OF SUTURE ELEMENTS DURING A SUTURING PROCEDURE

摘要

A device (10) for assisting in a suturing procedure is provided. The device (10) can advantageously be used to hold a suture holder (40) carrying a plurality of suture elements (42) during a suturing procedure. The device (10) comprises a mount (12) for releasably mounting the device (10) on a support (11) held in a stationary position relative to a patient and a suture holder bracket (14) connected to the mount (12), the suture holder bracket (14) being arranged releasably to engage the suture holder (40) during the suturing procedure so as to hold the suture holder (40) relative to the support (11) and the patient thereby to assist in the suturing procedure.