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Patent Inventor Names
Jude S. Sauer0
James W. Guelzow0
John F. Hammond0
Mark A. Bovard0
Michael W. Fitzsimmons0
Date of Patent
May 1, 2007
0Patent Application Number
107570420
Date Filed
January 14, 2004
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Patent abstract
An instrument and method for suturing wound closures is provided having a handle, shaft and suture engagement mechanism. The instrument provides for multiple placements or “bites” of suture in tissues to enable a wide variety of suturing techniques, including the ability to “run” a suture. The instrument further facilitates suture knot tying. The method of this instrument provides for rapid and effective remote suture placement and knot tying.
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