| 摘要 |
<p>An instrument (30) for suturing anatomical tissue with a suture needle includes a barrel (32) having at least one needle holding apparatus (40) therein which can be manipulated from a proximal end of the barrel (32). Jaws (50A) of the needle holding apparatus (40) are offset from a rotatable shaft (71) by a connecting member. In an insertion position, the needle jaws (50A) are confined within the diametrical dimension of the barrel (32) at a distal end thereof. After insertion, the jaws (50A) can be manipulated to extend beyond the diametrical dimension of the barrel (32) so that a large working tissue can be sutured.</p> |
