Suture tying forceps with a plurality of suture holders and method of tying a suture

摘要

An instrument for facilitating the tying of a suture during a surgical procedure. The instrument has a body with a first structure for releasably holding a first portion of a suture and a second structure, spaced from the first holding structure, for releasably holding a second portion of the suture. Actuating structure is provided to selectively cause the first holding structure to hold and release the first portion of the suture and causing the second holding structure to hold and release the second portion of the suture.