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ARTICULATING SUTURING DEVICE AND METHOD

  • US 20070167959A1
  • Filed: 03/20/2007
  • Published: 07/19/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/04/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A suturing device comprising:

  • a probe suitable for insertion along a tissue tract and into a vessel through a puncture;

    at least one penetrator disposed within a portion of the probe, the at least one penetrator cooperating with a length of suture; and

    an actuator cooperating with the at least one penetrator, the actuator being movable within the probe to deploy the at least one penetrator, the at least one penetrator becoming detached from within the portion of the probe.

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