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Suturing device with split arm and method of suturing tissue

  • US 8,597,309 B2
  • Filed: 09/13/2012
  • Issued: 12/03/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/23/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for suturing a puncture in a blood vessel, comprising:

  • an elongated body;

    a first arm movably connected to the elongated body, the first arm being selectively movable between a retracted position and an extended position, the first arm being positioned in a generally anterior direction relative to the elongated body in the extended position;

    a second arm movably connected to the elongated body, the second arm being selectively movable between a retracted position and an extended position, the second arm being positioned in a generally posterior direction relative to the elongated body in the extended position;

    at least one needle being selectively extendable from the elongated body to engage at least one needle receiving portion in at least one of the first arm and the second arm.

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