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Suturing device and method

  • US 7,090,686 B2
  • Filed: 05/12/2003
  • Issued: 08/15/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/24/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of passing a suture comprised of suture material through tissue, said method comprising:

  • penetrating a first surface of a portion of tissue with a needle;

    advancing the needle through a second surface of the portion of tissue;

    circumferentially surrounding a distal end portion of the needle with suture materials at an end portion of the suture, such that the end portion of the suture is engaged by the needle, said circumferentially surrounding comprising advancing the needle into an opening formed by suture material at the end portion of the suture; and

    drawing a length of suture through the second surface and the first surface of the portion of tissue by withdrawing the needle from the portion of tissue.

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