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Endoscopic suture instrument

  • US 6,955,643 B2
  • Filed: 06/12/2003
  • Issued: 10/18/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/12/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A suturing instrument for use with an endoscope, the suturing instrument comprising:

  • an elongate body member comprising;

    a flexible tubular member dimensioned to slidably and rotationally fit within a working channel of an endoscope;

    a proximal portion attached to a proximal end of the flexible tubular member; and

    a distal portion attached to a distal end of the flexible tubular member, the distal portion being rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the elongate body member and relative to the proximal portion; and

    a needle deployment mechanism disposed at least partially within the elongate body member and connectable to a needle for moving the needle out of the distal portion.

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