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Apparatus and method for surgical suturing with thread management

  • US 20020193809A1
  • Filed: 04/22/2002
  • Published: 12/19/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/14/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A suturing device comprising:

  • a cartridge having a suturing needle having a pointed end and a blunt end, the suturing needle capable of rotating about an axis;

    a pusher assembly comprising a cartridge holder having a needle rotation drive capable of releasably engaging the cartridge and rotating the suturing needle about the axis; and

    an actuator capable of releasably engaging the needle rotation drive to rotate the needle rotation drive.

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