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Suturing apparatus and method

  • US 20030065337A1
  • Filed: 09/25/2002
  • Published: 04/03/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/01/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A suturing apparatus, comprising:

  • a first jaw and a second jaw movable with respect to each other;

    a bendable needle carried by the first jaw and adapted to carry a suture, the needle being movable between a first position wherein the needle is substantially housed within the jaw and a second position wherein a distal portion of the needle protrudes from the first jaw; and

    means for securing the suture in place prior to being carried by the bendable needle.

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