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Suture Passing Instrument

  • US 20100305581A1
  • Filed: 05/28/2009
  • Published: 12/02/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/28/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A suture passing instrument comprising:

  • a first jaw coupled to an end of an elongated shaft;

    a second jaw coupled to the first jaw, and formed with a holder for supporting a suture; and

    a needle slidably disposed within the first jaw, said needle having a hook on a side for releasably capturing a portion of a suture;

    said first jaw defining a channel for receiving said needle and a ramp for deflecting the needle transversely of the shaft when advanced to an extended position.

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