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Remote Suturing Device

  • US 20080177288A1
  • Filed: 01/19/2007
  • Published: 07/24/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/19/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A surgical incision suturing device comprising:

  • an elongated member having a distal end adapted for placement within a surgical site; and

    a pair of needle assemblies disposed in substantially diametric opposition on the outside surface of said elongated member, wherein each of said needle assemblies comprises a suture anchor coupled to the distal end of a needle shaft, and wherein each of said needle assemblies is detachably coupled to said elongated member at a detachable coupling that couples the proximal end of the needle shaft to said elongated member, said needle assemblies biased to pivot radially outward from said elongated member at the detachable coupling.

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