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Suture passing instrument

  • US 20030233106A1
  • Filed: 05/02/2003
  • Published: 12/18/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/15/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A suture passing instrument, comprising:

  • an elongated tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, the tubular member comprising at least one axial throughbore for receiving a wire therein;

    a tip provided at the distal end of the tubular member and integral with the tubular member, the tip including at least one axial bore in communication with the axial throughbore of the tubular member for receiving the wire; and

    a jaw pivotable with respect to the tip, the jaw comprising a distal transverse opening aligned with the axial bore of the tip for receiving the wire therein.

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