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SUTURING INSTRUMENT AND METHOD FOR PASSING MULTIPLE SUTURES

  • US 20100121352A1
  • Filed: 11/06/2009
  • Published: 05/13/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/07/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A suture passing instrument comprising:

  • an elongate body having a distal end, a proximal end, and a cannulation configured to receive a needle;

    a first jaw member integral to the distal end of the elongate body, the first jaw member having a securing mechanism to secure a plurality of flexible strands, and a passage for receiving the needle;

    a second jaw member mounted to the distal end of the elongate body and pivotally connected to the first jaw member such that the second jaw member is movable with respect to the first jaw member; and

    a handle assembly configured to move the needle from a first position to a second position and to sequentially engage each of the plurality of flexible strands with the needle.

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