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Current Assignee
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Patent Number
Patent Inventor Names
Michael S. H. Chu0
Date of Patent
October 19, 2010
Patent Application Number
11136805
Date Filed
May 24, 2005
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Patent abstract
A suturing instrument is configured for to apply sutures to approximate, ligate, or fixate tissue in, for example, open, mini-incision, trans-vaginal, or endoscopic surgical procedures. The suturing instrument includes an elongate body member, a needle exit port, a needle receiving port, and a needle deployment mechanism. The suturing instrument eliminates the need for a preassembled needle and suture and reduces or eliminates the possibility of needle loss during suturing.
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