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Method and Apparatus for Passing a Suture

  • US 20120303046A1
  • Filed: 05/24/2011
  • Published: 11/29/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/24/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A suture passing instrument comprising:

  • an operation handle having at least one actuator movable between a first position and a second position;

    a needle member extending from the operation handle, the needle member having a curved end portion and defining an eyelet extending therethrough; and

    a suture holder assembly extending from the operation handle, the suture holder assembly has a movable suture carrier at a distal end configured to hold a suture, the movable suture carrier having a suture pusher telescopically and movably received in the movable suture carrier, wherein the suture carrier is movable between a retracted position and an extended position, wherein the suture pusher is movable beyond the suture carrier to carry the suture through the eyelet.

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