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Suturing device and method for sealing an opening in a blood vessel or other biological structure

  • US 20060195120A1
  • Filed: 02/14/2006
  • Published: 08/31/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/24/1995
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for suturing a hole in a vessel wall of a patient, comprising:

  • introducing at least one suture into the vessel of the patient through a hole in the vessel wall, said suture having a first end and a second end;

    piercing the vessel wall at a plurality of points near the hole in the vessel wall with a plurality of needles;

    snatching said first end of said suture and said second end of said suture with a respective said needle; and

    withdrawing said first end and said second end of said suture through a respective said point in the vessel wall with said needles.

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