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| 20090306685 | NONINVASIVE TRANS-CATHETER METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOTE SUTURE PLACEMENT SUCH AS FOR SEPTAL DEFECT REPAIR, LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE CLOSURE, PACEMAKER ELECTRODE PLACEMENT, MITRAL VALVE REPAIR, AND OTHER INNER-CARDIAC AND INNER-ARTERIAL APPLICATIONS - A noninvasive trans-catheter method and apparatus for remote suture placement can be used in a variety of inner cardiac applications. For example, a method of non-invasive transcatheter atrial septal defect repair comprises the steps of: advancing a positioning member along a catheter into the Atrial Septal Defect, wherein at least one suture deploying lumen is coupled to the positioning member with a piercing member within the suture deploying lumen; deploying the positioning member within the Atrial Septal Defect to align each suture deploying lumen with tissue adjacent the Atrial Septal Defect; and piercing the tissue adjacent the Atrial Septal Defect with the piercing member to secure a suture line through the tissue. A repair patch may be advanced along suture lines to repair the defect and secured into place with the suture lines. The apparatus is also applicable for left atrial appendage closure, mitral valve repair and pacemaker electrode placement. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20130030451 | SUTURE TRIMMER - In accordance with the present invention there is provided a suture trimmer, the suture trimmer comprising a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and an axis therebetween, the shaft having a groove formed in the side thereof, the groove in communication with an opening formed in the side of the shaft, the opening disposed proximal the distal end. The suture trimmer further including a cutting member slidably disposed within the shaft, and a suture retainer slidably disposed within the shaft. Wherein the suture trimmer in accordance with the present invention may be additionally utilized to position knots formed within a suture loop prior to trimming the free end(s) of the suture loop. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20090198258 | Curved arthroscopic guide - A rigid, curved and hollow guide ( | 08-06-2009 |
| 20130085513 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMPLANTING AND SECURING THE POSITION OF IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - Disclosed is an apparatus and method for facilitating the implantation and secure positioning of implantable medical devices within a subcutaneous pocket formed by a surgeon within the patient. Such apparatus and method are configured to address the above-described challenges of containing implantable medical devices within such subcutaneous pockets, and the spring-like leads or catheters that may be attached to them, during implantation. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130079802 | SUTURE LOCKING DEVICE AND METHODS - A suture locking device includes a carrier member, a locking assembly, a suture path, and an actuator assembly. The locking assembly includes a first locking member having an outer surface portion, and a second locking member having an inner surface portion. The suture path is receptive of a suture and defined at least partially through the first locking member, between the outer and inner surface portions, and at least partially through the carrier member. The actuator assembly is operable to move the first and second locking members together to lock the suture relative to the lock assembly. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20100042118 | SUTURE DELIVERY DEVICE - A suture-based vessel closure device can perform the dilation of an arteriotomy puncture and does not require previous dilation of the arteriotomy puncture by a separate device or by a procedural sheath dilator. The suture-based vessel closure device can place one or more sutures across the vessel access site such that, when the suture ends are tied off after sheath removal, the stitch or stitches provide hemostasis to the access site. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100042117 | SUTURE PASSER - Disclosed are devices and methods relating to a suture passer that passes suture efficiently via motion of fluid in and out of the suture passer. In certain embodiments, the suture passer includes a syringe-like barrel and a plunger for drawing and expelling fluid from the barrel. A suture can be disposed within the barrel, and one end of the suture can be releasably secured to a portion of the plunger. In certain embodiments, the suture end can be releasably secured to a tip portion of the plunger. Various examples of suture releasing mechanisms and actuations of such mechanisms are disclosed. Also disclosed are examples of how such releasably secured sutures can be assembled and packaged into pre-loaded suture passer devices. Also disclosed are examples of suturing operations that can be achieved easier and quicker by use of such suture passer devices. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100106170 | SUTURE SLEEVE AND A METHOD FOR IMPLANTING ONE OR TWO LEADS INTO A VEIN - For a suture sleeve and implantation method for one or two implantable leads, the suture sleeve is adapted to be inserted into a vein to secure and protect the lead from damage when a suture thread is positioned and tied around the vein in the region over the suture sleeve to prevent bleeding from the vein. The suture sleeve has two lead receiving through holes, into each of which a medical implantable lead is insertable. The suture sleeve also has two elongated sleeve portions, each including a lead receiving through hole, which are positioned in parallel and displaced in relation to each other such that they are connected in a connecting portion. At least one sleeve portion projects further in one direction. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20090043318 | APPLICATOR FOR SUTURE/BUTTON CONSTRUCT - A technique for joint repair employing a suture/button construct and an applicator designed to securely engage a button of the suture/button construct. The button of the suture/button construct securely engages the shaft of the applicator. The suture from the button may be wrapped around a securing device (for example, a rod or bolt) located on or within the handle. The applicator with the secured button is introduced into the tissue (for example, soft tissue or a bone tunnel) and the button is passed through the tissue. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090326562 | INDEPENDENT SUTURE TENSIONING AND SNARING APPARATUS - In repairing soft tissue with a bone anchoring instrument (such as reattaching a tendon of a torn rotator cuff), the bone anchoring instrument may be used to anchor the soft tissue to a region of bone. The anchors inserted into the underlying bone may have one or more lengths of suture or wire attached thereto which may be tensioned independently of one another to affix the soft tissue to the bone by having a selector mechanism selectively engage and disengage ratcheted tensioning wheels from one another. Suture loading mechanisms may be employed for passing suture lengths into and/or through the anchors prior to deployment into the bone where such mechanisms may employ suture snares which are configured to reconfigure from an expanded shape through which suture lengths may be easily passed to a low-profile shape which secures the suture lengths within the snare. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090306686 | MEDICAL HOLDING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING MEDICAL HOLDING APPARATUS - A medical holding apparatus provided with an anchor member composed of a tying-up portion to be tied up to an intracorporeal tissue and a first connection portion; and a locking member composed of a holding portion for holding another intracorporeal tissue, a medical instrument or a drug and a second connection portion, in which the first connection portion and the second connection portion can be detachably connected to each other. A method of using the medical holding apparatus comprising steps of inserting the anchor member into a lumen of a cylindrical member; bringing the cylindrical member distal end close to a predetermined intracorporeal tissue surface; pushing the anchor member from the cylindrical member proximal end side so as to project the anchor member out of the cylindrical member distal end and tying up the anchor member to the intracorporeal tissue; holding another intracorporeal tissue, the medical instrument or the drug by the holding portion of the locking member; and connecting the second connection portion to the first connection portion by a magnetic force and the like. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090093825 | System and Method for Providing a Coil Element in a Vascular Environment - An apparatus is provided in one example and includes a coil that receives one or more tips of an instrument. An interior of the coil interfaces with the tips and the coil and the tips can be positioned together in a hole cut in a surface of tissue. The coil operable to be unwound such that a portion of the tips is revealed as the coil is unwound. In more specific embodiments, the instrument is a vein-holding apparatus, and the tips hold a vein to be sutured at the hole. In still other embodiments, the coil is helically shaped and includes a tail element that is pulled to unwind the coil incrementally. The tail element can be pulled until the tips are exposed from the coil. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20130072949 | SUTURE LOCKING DEVICE AND METHODS - A suture locking device includes a suture locking assembly, a suture cutting member, and an actuator assembly. The actuator assembly includes a first actuator operable longitudinally to lock the suture with the suture locking assembly, and a second actuator operable laterally to concurrently cut the suture with the suture cutting member and disconnect the suture locking assembly from the suture locking device. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130060262 | LIMITED ACCESS SUTURING DEVICES, SYSTEM, AND METHODS - Medical suturing devices, systems, and methods will be useful for endoscopic (with or without access ports) or other surgeries in which access is limited, including ear, nose, and throat procedures. Articulation motions may be transferred from a handle to needle grasping jaws using an axial movement of a shaft that has axial stiffness (such as being stiff in compression) and lateral flexibility or an axial movement of a cable. An extension body (within which the shaft or cable moves) between the handle and jaws can be pre-bent or custom bent by the user. Portions of the devices may be disposable, replaceable, and/or reusable. A spring adjacent the clamp may open the clamp or impose a gripping force. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20090069824 | SUTURE PASSER - An apparatus includes an elongate member, an actuator, and a thread member. A portion of the elongate member defines a central axis. The elongate member defines a slot which extends along an axis parallel to the central axis. The actuator is coupled to the elongate member and is accessible through the slot. The actuator is moveable from a first position to a second position different than the first position. The thread member is coupled to the actuator and has a receiving portion. The thread member is moveable from a first position to a second position different than the first position when the actuator is moved from its first position to its second position. A portion of the thread member is disposed within a lumen defined by the elongate member when the thread member is in its first position. At least a portion of the thread member extends from a distal opening defined by the elongate member when the thread member is in its second position. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20130096583 | SURGICAL THREADING DEVICE WITH REMOVABLE SUTURE - A threading device assembly for use in plastic surgery that includes a threading rod and a removable suture assembly secured to the threading rod. The threading rod includes an elongated tube with first and second opposite ends and a reduced diameter portion defined therein, and a translucent light guide extending through the elongated tube. The light guide allows light to be transmitted through the material comprising the light guide from one end of the tube to the other. The removable suture assembly includes a cuff positioned in and at least partially around the reduced diameter portion of the elongated tube, and a suture secured to the cuff. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20120226294 | Self-Suturing Anchors - Apparatus and methods are provided, including a plurality of anchoring elements, each of the anchoring elements being an elongate element that is curved to define an opening. A housing holds each of the anchoring elements. A mandrel is reversibly disposable through the openings defined by the anchoring elements. The anchoring elements are configured such that, in response to removal of the mandrel from the openings, ends of the anchoring elements automatically move outwardly, and diameters of the openings decrease, due to elastic loading of the anchoring elements. Other embodiments are also described. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20130066340 | VASCULAR SUTURING DEVICE - A surgical device of suturing vascular vessels is described, as well as methods for suturing tissue employing the surgical device. In one form the device includes a distal member that contains a suture and needle engaging fitting. A needle is advanced through tissue adjacent the puncture wound and into the needle engaging fitting to draw lengths of suture material which can then be used to close the puncture wound. In another form the device includes a needle advanceable through tissue and into a needle capture element within a distal end of the surgical device to draw lengths of suture material which can then be used to close various puncture wounds. In still another form the device includes at least one needle advanceable to draw lengths of suture material to close various puncture wounds. A foot is pivotal between a non-deployed and a deployed position. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20100121354 | DEVICE FOR THE INTRAOSTEAL SEIZING OF SUTURES - Devices for seizing sutures within osteal tunnels, including blindly seizing such sutures, having an interior end for insertion into an osteal tunnel, the interior end having a suture seizing mechanism; an exterior end having an activating mechanism for activating the suture seizing mechanism; a target ring, which is a component of the suture seizing mechanism, having an opening through which a suture to be seized can pass through; and a suture clamping component, which is a component of the suture seizing mechanism, for clamping the suture to be seized against a surface of the target ring. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20090030433 | Devices and Methods for Positioning Sutures - A device that facilitates the placement of one or more needles and their attached sutures in the body of a surgical patient is disclosed. The device contains one or more needle guide channels in which one or more needles may be backloaded. The device also contains one or more lumens extending though the body of the device. One or more sutures may be coupled to the one or more needles, and threaded through the lumen. The one or more needles may then be advanced out of their respective needle guide channels by pulling on one end of one or more sutures. When one end of a suture is pulled, the attached needle is advanced out of the device and will pierce and be positioned in the tissue that is located adjacent to the device. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20080208222 | IRIS VALVE WITH NOVEL LOCKING MECHANISM - A laparoscopic surgical access device comprises a first frame and a second frame having relative axial positions. A flexible and resilient iris valve is connected to the first and second frames and has a closed position and an opened position based on the relative angular position of the first and second frames. A lock is connected to the first and second frames, the lock being selectively operative to prevent relative rotational movement in a first rotational direction. One embodiment uses a ratchet and pawl mechanism operable with a control ring. Another embodiment uses a ratchet and pawl mechanism operable with a button. Yet another embodiment uses a wedge track and ball mechanism. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20100318106 | SUTURE LOOP ISOMETER - A suture loop isometer includes an elongated body; a first loop provided at one end of the elongated body; a T-bar provided at an opposite end of the elongated body; at least one leg extended from one end of the T-bar; and a second loop provided at an end of the at least one leg. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100222792 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A SOFT TISSUE GRASPING DEVICE - The present invention is a novel grasping device for use in handling soft tissue during surgery. The device provides an efficient, time-saving and labor-saving means for compressing and gripping soft tissue, thereby facilitating secure and controlled manipulation of soft tissue during a surgical procedure. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100262166 | Systems and methods for suture anchor deployment - Provided are systems and methods for suture anchor deployment. A system according to the present invention is a trocar system that includes a cannula assembly and an obturator assembly, the cannula assembly providing a needle assembly and the obturator assembly providing a needle actuation mechanism. The obturator assembly may be at least partially inserted into the cannula assembly and arranged to operatively couple the needle actuation mechanism to the needle assembly. The needle assembly includes at least one needle, each needle having disposed near its distal tip a suture anchor. A method according to the present invention includes steps for deploying and/or depositing at least one suture anchor in or through an organ of the human body. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20110295280 | Auxiliary Device for a Puncture Needle - An auxiliary device for a puncture needle allowing an easier manipulation of puncture needles as well as being capable of improving the suture stability. The auxiliary device for a puncture needle comprises a plate-shaped auxiliary device main body on the surface of which parallel guide grooves were formed, and a plate-shaped rotating-sliding contact part rotatably attached to one of the edge parts of the auxiliary device main body. Moreover, a stabilization plate was provided at the lower end part of the auxiliary device main body. And, a window part for confirming an insertion-puncture needle-outer needle and a pullout-puncture needle were provided at the lower part side portion of the auxiliary device main body. Moreover, a projecting edge part was formed at the upper end part of the auxiliary device main body, and an opening side width of a portion located at the projecting edge part of the guide grooves was made wider than the width of the other portion of the guide grooves. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20100268257 | SUTURING DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - Improved medical suturing devices, systems, and methods may hold a suture needle at a fixed location relative to a handle of the device, allowing the surgeon to grasp and manipulate the handle of the suturing device to insert the needle through tissues in a manner analogous to use of a standard needle gripper. Cycling the handle from a closed position to an open position and back to the closed position may alternate the device between gripping the needle with a first clamp (for example, along a proximal portion of the needle) to gripping the needle with a second clamp (for example, along a distal portion of the needle) and optionally back to gripping with the first clamp, with the needle often staying at a substantially fixed location relative to the suturing device body. Related single-clamp needle grasping devices can be bent plastically by a surgeon, and/or have bodies that are grasped by a hand while a portion of the hand actuates a handle. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20090125040 | TISSUE ACQUISITION DEVICES AND METHODS - A device and method for acquiring tissue in preparation for tissue fastening includes an acquisition head having a pair of vacuum chambers. A vacuum source is used to draw a tissue into a first one of the chambers, and a grasper is extended into the chamber to engage the tissue, allowing vacuum pressure to be released without loss of the tissue from the chamber. Tissue is subsequently drawn into an adjacent chamber and then similarly engaged in the chamber using a second grasper. The two or more sections of acquired tissue may be held in complete or partial alignment with one another as staples or other fasteners are driven through the pinches, thus forming a four-layer tissue plication. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20110270283 | SUTURE RETENTION DEVICE - A tissue retractor for displacing body tissue during surgery includes a tissue piercing member such as a surgical needle, a wire-like filament such as a suture line affixed to the surgical needle, a fixed element such as an anchoring port being associated with a stable surgical platform such as a sternum retractor and a movable element such as an anchoring plug cooperating with anchoring port to engage a portion of suture line after the suture line is threaded through the body tissue with the surgical needle and after the suture wire is tensioned to effect a predetermined displacement of the body tissue. The predetermined displacement of body tissue is maintained by retention of the engaged portion of suture line by the fixed anchoring port and the movable anchoring plug. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20090088780 | SUTURING DEVICE - A suturing device is disclosed which sutures a tissue using a suture unit having a suture thread with both ends fitted to a first anchor and a second anchor, respectively. The suturing device includes a hollow tip member receiving the first and second anchors; a wire having a front end inserted through the tip member so that the first and second anchors can be released out from the tip member; a flexible tube having a distal end integrally connected at a proximal end of the tip member, through which the wire is inserted so as to freely move forward and backward in the axial direction of the tube; a parallel member inserted through the tube so as to freely move forward and backward in the axial direction of the tube along with the wire; a relative position holding member fitted to the wire so as to hold constant a relative positional relationship between the wire and the parallel member; a forward movement restricting member provided on the tube or the tip member so as to restrict a forward movement of the parallel member; and an operating portion provided at a proximal end side of the wire and the parallel member so as to operate the wire and the parallel member. In a state in which the relative positional relationship between the wire and the parallel member is held constant by the relative position holding member, when the wire is moved in the forward direction until the forward movement of the parallel member is restricted by the forward movement restricting member, only the first anchor is released out from the tip member by the movement of the wire. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090082788 | SUTURE MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS - An instrument for minimally invasive surgery includes a shank attachable to a handle, the shank extending lengthwise along a shank axis between a handle end and a tip end; and a tip joined to the tip end of the shank, the tip comprising a slender, elongate body extending between a proximal end adjacent the tip and of the shank and a distal end opposite the proximal end. The tip includes a jaw member adjacent the distal end, the jaw member movable between open and closed positions. The tip includes an outer surface that converges, at least when the jaw member is in the closed position, to a sharp point opposite the tip end of the shank to facilitate penetration through tissue. The tip has a tip length extending between the proximal end and the point, the tip including a compound curve segment along at least a portion of the tip length. The instrument further includes an actuator coupled to the jaw member and extending lengthwise of the instrument to the handle end of the shank. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090082789 | Insertion Shroud for Surgical Instrument - A shroud is provided which includes a rounded atraumatic distal configuration. The shroud is configured and dimensioned to be positioned on the distal end portion of a surgical instrument. The shroud is movable between a first position in which a distal portion of the shroud extends beyond a distal end of a tool assembly of the surgical instrument and a second position in which the distal portion of the shroud is positioned proximal to the distal end of the tool assembly. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20100324575 | SURGICAL REPAIR KIT AND ITS METHOD OF USE - A suture passer comprises a longitudinally extending hollow cannula having a central passage slidingly receivable of a surgical suture; a manually graspable handle connected to the hollow cannula for manipulation thereof, the handle having an upper surface; first guide means, connected to the upper surface of the handle, proximate a distal end of the handle for releasably, guidingly, holding the surgical suture; second guide means, connected to the upper surface of the handle, proximate to the first guide means, for releasably, guidingly, holding the surgical suture. The suture passer can be provided in a kit, for use in the suturing of internal tissue, along with a cannula bender, various hollow surgical needles and surgical suture material. The suture passer finds particular use in the suturing of internal tissues which are at least partially accessible through a body cavity, e.g. arthroscopic surgery. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110196389 | DIGITAL SUTURE FIXATION SYSTEM - A method of fixing a suture to tissue of a patient includes placing an introducer onto a finger; attaching an anchor to the introducer; delivering the introducer into the patient's body with the finger; and driving the anchor with the finger into the tissue of the patient. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20090182354 | Surgical Stapling Apparatus - A surgical device includes a loading unit having proximal and distal portions. The proximal portion of the loading unit is configured to be attached to an actuation apparatus. The surgical device further includes a flexible shaft interconnecting the proximal portion and the distal portion of the loading unit. Additionally, the surgical device has a tool assembly disposed in mechanical cooperation with the distal portion of the loading unit. The tool assembly is configured to articulate upon activation of the actuation apparatus. In a further embodiment, the surgical device includes a guiding member operatively connected to the tool assembly. The guiding member has a body and a bore extending through the body. The bore slidably receives a suture | 07-16-2009 |
| 20090088781 | SURGICAL SUTURE INSTRUMENT - A surgical suture instrument including a shank ( | 04-02-2009 |
| 20120271330 | TEMPLATE FOR BIOLOGIC OR SYNTHETIC GRAFT PREPARATION - A device for peroperative preparation of an implantable patch with suturing according to embodiments of the present invention includes a first element having one or more first through-openings configured to receive a suture, a second element movable with respect to the first element, the second element including one or more second through-openings configured to receive the suture, and a mechanism configured to position the first and second elements with respect to each other in a closed configuration in which at least one of the one or more first through-openings is aligned with at least one of the one or more second through-openings and in which the first and second elements are close enough together to hold the implantable patch between the first and second elements. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20090287227 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE ,METHODS FOR IMPLANTING OBESITY TREATMENT DEVICES - Methods, systems, devices and assemblies are provided for treating a patient by: making an incision or puncture though the patient's skin over the abdominal cavity; establishing an initial tract through an opening formed by the incision or puncture; advancing an instrument through the tract; contacting a distal end portion of the instrument against an inner surface of the abdominal cavity; driving at least one stitching needle through the inner surface of the abdominal cavity; continuing the driving until the at least one stitching needle exits the inner surface of the abdominal cavity; anchoring a suture carried by each of the at least one stitching needle to a suture anchor at an exit location, respectively; and applying tension to each of the sutures. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20110208214 | KNOT SETTER - A surgical knot setter includes an elongated shaft having a long axis and proximal and distal portions. A tip is provided at the distal end of the shaft. The tip has a loop with an interior loop opening and a gate opening for permitting ingress and egress of a suture into the loop opening. The loop is laterally offset from the long axis and distal to the distal end of the shaft, such that the loop is laterally and longitudinally offset from the distal end of the shaft. A closure is provided for selectively opening and closing the gate opening between open and closed positions to selectively permit or prevent the suture from passing through the gate opening. An actuator moves the closure between the open and closed positions. A method for tying suture knots is also disclosed. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110270282 | SURGICAL SUTURE POSITIONING SYSTEM FOR CLOSING AN OPENING INSIDE A TISSUE WALL - Described is a surgical suture positioning system for closing an opening inside an intracorporeal tissue wall, comprising an elongated shaft, which has a distal shaft region, on which a means is provided, which is made at least partially of an elastomer material and which can be reversibly transferred from a position that is flush with the shaft into a position radially protruding over the shaft, and a needle guide unit, which is provided on the shaft and in which at least one needle arranged movably along the shaft is guided, which needle can be reversibly transferred from a retracted position into an advanced distal position, in which the needle penetrates the means located in the position radially protruding over the shaft, wherein a suture carried along by the means remains in the means by retracting the needle into the retracted position. The invention is characterized in that the means has limbs that can be radially expanded away from the shaft and are operatively connected to an element such that the limbs can be reversibly transferred from the position that is flush with the shaft into the position radially protruding over the shaft. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20080281338 | Surgical Suture System - A surgical suture system ( | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080228204 | Limited Access Suturing Devices, System, and Methods - Medical suturing devices, systems, and methods will be useful for endoscopic (with or without access ports) or other surgeries in which access is limited, including ear, nose, and throat procedures. Articulation motions may be transferred from a handle to needle grasping jaws using an axial movement of a shaft that has axial stiffness (such as being stiff in compression) and lateral flexibility or an axial movement of a cable. An extension body (within which the shaft or cable moves) between the handle and jaws can be pre-bent or custom bent by the user. Portions of the devices may be disposable, replaceable, and/or reusable. A spring adjacent the clamp may open the clamp or impose a gripping force. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080312669 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD - The invention relates to a surgical instrument, e.g. forceps, and method to be used for suturing tissue, the surgical instrument comprising a first arm and a second arm that are spring-connected at a proximal end, while at a distal end the first arm and the second arm can be moved towards each other, and wherein at least the first arm and/or the second arm can be provided with a bullet that is suitable for receiving and affixing a surgical needle, wherein the bullet is designed for being positioned at the distal end, at an inside and/or lower side of the end of an arm. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20100280531 | SNAP-ON SUTURE RING FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A suture bar for securing an implantable medical device into a body. The suture bar including a body member having a length disposed between a first and a second end, the body member being formed of a generally elongate tube that is piercable by a suture needle. The suture bar also including a first and second connector fixedly attached on the first and second end of the body member, the first and second connector operable to connect the implantable medical device to a pocket in a body. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20080275476 | THREADER FOR KNOTTING ELEMENT - A device for threading suture into a surgical knotting element. In one embodiment the device comprises a knotting element having an inner tubular member, an outer tubular member, and a nonlinear suture path. A flexible suture guide has a proximal portion, a distal portion comprising a flared loop positioned outside the suture path, and a medial portion intermediate the proximal and distal portions, the medial portion being preloaded in the suture path. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080275475 | LOADER FOR KNOTTING ELEMENT - A device for loading a surgical knotting element on an applicator tool. One embodiment of the device includes a channel dimensioned to receive an applicator tool comprising a coupling. A surgical knotting element comprises a coupling complementary to the coupling of an applicator tool and a suture path. A carriage receives the surgical knotting element. The carriage is moveable in a transverse direction relative the channel between a first position where the knotting element is misaligned with the channel and a second position where the couplings are engaged with one another. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20120143224 | SURGICAL REPAIR KIT AND ITS METHOD OF USE - A suture passer including a longitudinally-extending hollow cannula having a central passage slidingly receivable of a surgical suture; a manually graspable handle connected to the hollow cannula for manipulation thereof, the handle having an upper surface; first guide means, connected to the upper surface of the handle, proximate a distal end of the handle, for releasably, guidingly holding the surgical suture; and second guide means, connected to the upper surface of the handle, proximate to the first guide means, for releasably, guidingly holding the surgical suture. The suture passer can be provided in a kit, for use in the suturing of internal tissue, along with a cannula bender, various hollow surgical needles and surgical suture material. The suture passer finds particular use in the suturing of internal tissues which are at least partially accessible through a body cavity, e.g. arthroscopic surgery. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120197271 | TISSUE REPAIR - An apparatus includes a flexible fixation member having a body with a longitudinal extent and a width, the body defining a plurality of openings through the body, each of the plurality of openings formed substantially cross wise through the width of the body, and a suture having two terminal ends, the suture being interwoven through each of the plurality of openings in the body of the fixation member such that multiple portions of the fixation member are slidably coupled to the suture and configurable to form a cluster within a surgical site. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20090005795 | Surgical needle docking device and method - A docking device for a suturing needle adapted for engagement to surgical implements. The device has a body formed of substantially soft material pierceable by a pointed end of a needle inserted into it. The needle is held securely in a position for subsequent grasping by a needle holder for a subsequent suture. An axial passage or adhesive provides means for temporary attachment to the surgical implement. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090005794 | Suture Holding Device - A flexible member managing device is provided. The flexible member managing device includes a biocompatible body having a base, an extension projecting from the base, and a plurality of flexible member-receiving slots to organize a plurality of flexible members. The flexible member managing device can be repeatedly fixed to allow movement and temporary fixation of the flexible member managing device intraoperatively. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090143791 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR CLOSING THE LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE - Described here are devices, systems and methods for closing the left atrial appendage. Some of the methods described here utilize one or more guide members having alignment members to aid in positioning of a closure device. In general, these methods include advancing a first guide having a first alignment member into the left atrial appendage, advancing a second guide, having a second alignment member, into the pericardial space, aligning the first and second alignment members, advancing a left atrial appendage closure device into the pericardial space and adjacent to the left atrial appendage, and closing the left atrial appendage with the closure device. In these variations, the closure device typically has an elongate body having a proximal end and a distal end, and a closure element at least partially housed within the elongate body. The closure element comprises a loop defining a continuous aperture therethrough. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090326563 | INDEPENDENT SUTURE TENSIONING AND SNARING APPARATUS - In repairing soft tissue with a bone anchoring instrument (such as reattaching a tendon of a torn rotator cuff), the bone anchoring instrument may be used to anchor the soft tissue to a region of bone. The anchors inserted into the underlying bone may have one or more lengths of suture or wire attached thereto which may be tensioned independently of one another to affix the soft tissue to the bone by having a selector mechanism selectively engage and disengage ratcheted tensioning wheels from one another. Suture loading mechanisms may be employed for passing suture lengths into and/or through the anchors prior to deployment into the bone where such mechanisms may employ suture snares which are configured to reconfigure from an expanded shape through which suture lengths may be easily passed to a low-profile shape which secures the suture lengths within the snare. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090326561 | SURGICAL SUTURE ARRANGEMENT - A surgical instrument may comprise a shaft having proximal and distal ends defining an axis therebetween. The shaft may be flexible and sized for insertion into the working channel of a flexible endoscope. The shaft may be configured to be used in conjunction with various suture anchor applicators. One suture anchor applicator may have a first tube with a first channel and a tissue penetrating tip. The first channel may be adapted to retain a second tube. The second tube may have a second channel and a blunt tip. The second channel may be adapted to retain at least one suture anchor and may include an exit port adapted for ejecting suture anchors. An alternative suture anchor applicator may comprise a first tube and a second tube with a tissue penetrating tip. The second channel is adapted to retain at least one suture anchor. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090326564 | INDEPENDENT SUTURE TENSIONING AND SNARING APPARATUS - In repairing soft tissue with a bone anchoring instrument (such as reattaching a tendon of a torn rotator cuff), the bone anchoring instrument may be used to anchor the soft tissue to a region of bone. The anchors inserted into the underlying bone may have one or more lengths of suture or wire attached thereto which may be tensioned independently of one another to affix the soft tissue to the bone by having a selector mechanism selectively engage and disengage ratcheted tensioning wheels from one another. Suture loading mechanisms may be employed for passing suture lengths into and/or through the anchors prior to deployment into the bone where such mechanisms may employ suture snares which are configured to reconfigure from an expanded shape through which suture lengths may be easily passed to a low-profile shape which secures the suture lengths within the snare. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20120095481 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GUIDING A SUTURE THREAD - A suture device is configured to guide a suture thread. The device includes a sleeve that defines an opening, and a plunger to which a suture thread can be attached. The plunger can be inserted into the opening of the sleeve, and movable between a retracted position and an advanced position. When the plunger is in the retracted position, a distal portion of the suture thread is located proximal with respect to the distal end of the suture device. When the plunger is in the advanced position, the distal portion of the suture thread is driven out the distal end of the suture device. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20090062819 | IN-LINE SUTURE PASSER AND METHOD OF PASSING SUTURE - An apparatus and method for passing suture in tissue repair and other surgical procedures. The apparatus includes a pair of jaws mounted on a distal end of a shaft, a handle assembly mounted on a proximal end of the shaft, and a needle mounted on the handle assembly and through a cannulation of the shaft. A suture is placed in a slot at the tip of the lower jaw. By advancing the needle relative to the body of the instrument, the needle is pushed forward to capture the suture and to pull it through the tissue to be sutured in a direction about parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20120078273 | Self suturing trocar - A surgical incision suturing device particularly suited for minimally invasive surgical procedures comprising a suturing mechanism built into a trocar stem that enables a surgeon to stitch a patient by utilizing controls on the exposed top portion of the trocar. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20090105730 | MEDICAL LIGATING APPARATUS - A medical ligating apparatus includes a medical ligating device having a member which is made of a flexible line and ligates living tissues, and a fixing member which is movably provided at the ligating member and fixes the living tissues in a ligated state, a manipulating device having a flexible sheath and a proximal manipulating section, and a cutting member for cutting the ligating member. The cutting member is provided on the manipulating device and is movably provided on the ligating member. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090248046 | SURGICAL SUTURING APPARATUS WITH MEASUREMENT STRUCTURE - There is disclosed suture manipulating instrumentation having measuring structure to determine the length of suture during a given point in a surgery. The instrument is preferably a surgical suturing instrument capable of manipulating a suture carrying needle at the distal end. The measuring structure in the form of a scale is provided on the suturing instrument at a location remote from the distal end. The length of suture can easily be determined with the use of the scale at any point during a surgery. There is also disclosed a kit for providing the suture measuring structure on other suture manipulating instruments, as well as, methods of using suture manipulating instrumentation haying the disclosed measuring structure. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090240264 | MEDICAL SUTURING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF - A suturing device for use with a delivery catheter in a transcatheter procedure, for closing an opening formed in the body. The suturing device comprises: a spiral needle having a central core, a proximal end, and a distal end. The distal end terminates in a sharp point for cutting a spiral passageway through body tissue surrounding the opening that is to be closed. The device also includes a guide wire having a suture eye at one end thereof for receiving suture thread after the guide wire has been advanced through the hollow central core of the spiral needle. The device further includes driving means, for allowing advancing and retracting of the spiral needle and guide wire with respect to the catheter, and for allowing connecting between the suture thread and the suture eye of the guide wire. The present invention also relates to a method for closing an opening formed in the body using a transcatheter procedure. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20080319459 | Laparoscopic Instrument - The present invention relates to a system of laparoscopic instruments that provides the possibility of an effective and fast laparoscopic/endoscopic suturing method in order to facilitate 5 laparoscopic/endoscopic operation. The system consists of the following main parts: a novel, specially made laparoscopic instrument that in one end has a specially made needle through which a thread can be fed; a novel, specially made laparoscopic instrument that in one end has a specially made needle that has the capability of receiving and holding 10 the end of the thread, a novel, special clips machine and a new clip; a novel thread feeder, eventually integrated in a forceps; and specially made double forceps. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20100057110 | SURGICAL SECUREMENT SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - A surgical securement apparatus for selectively securing one or more ends of a cord while allowing adjustments in the tension or a full release of the cord intermittently after a prolonged period of time. A surgical securement and marking system utilizing one or more surgical securement apparatus that are color-coded to convey information about the associated intercorporeal structures. The surgical securement apparatus can be particularly adapted for use in securing intracorporeal structures such as nerves, blood vessels, and tendons during a surgical procedure. An extender tube connected to the surgical securement apparatus enables securement of intracorporeal structures within the surgical site from outside the surgical site. The surgical securement apparatus permits a practitioner to subsequently modify the amount of tensioning or to fully release the cord. A threading assembly for use with the surgical securement apparatus that is adapted to facilitate threading of a cord along the length of the surgical securement apparatus. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20090259234 | SUTURE CUTTING METHOD AND DEVICE - A surgical device for manipulating and cutting a suture, including methods for making the device and methods for using the device in minimally invasive and general surgical procedures. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100217285 | Device and procedure for minimally invasive closure of atrial septal defect without cardiopulmonary bypass - A surgical device for closure Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) with minimally invasive approach includes a head portion which is movable and includes a distal jaw that is distal relative to a person holding the surgical device, a guide rod which drives the distal jaw, and a plurality of first suture-guide channels attached to the distal jaw, and a body portion which is stationary and includes a cylindrical base, a proximal jaw attached to the cylindrical base, and a plurality of second suture-guide channels attached to the proximal jaw, in which the guide rod drives the distal jaw to pass a pericardium patch through a patient's ASD while the proximal end remains extracorporeal, and the first suture-guide channels and the second suture-guide channels guide a suture thread to suture the pericardium patch onto an ASD rim. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100217286 | Medical Instrument For Grasping Surgical Suture Material - A medical instrument for grasping surgical suture material, with a shaft on whose proximal end a handle is positioned consisting of at least two gripping members and on whose distal end a tool is positioned consisting of a rigid jaw member and a pivotable jaw member and where the pivotable jaw member can be pivoted with respect to the rigid jaw member for opening and closing with a moveably configured gripping member of the handle, for which purpose the pivotable jaw member and the moveable gripping member are in active connection with one another by means of an actuating element mounted in the shaft. To create a medical instrument that is both easy to operate and makes possible a safe grasping and guiding of the suture material, it is disclosed that in the rigid jaw member there should be configured an indentation that opens toward the pivotable jaw member and that can be covered, with the tool in closed position, only in the center area by the pivotable jaw member. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100211084 | SUTURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR SURGICAL PORTAL APPARATUS INCLUDING NUMBERED CLIPS - A system for managing one or more sutures extending from a surgical portal apparatus during a surgical procedures that incorporates the use of at least one suture includes a surgical portal member configured for insertion into a patient and defining a longitudinal passage for the receipt of the at least one suture and at least a first and a second suture clip. Each suture clip includes a base portion operably connected to a retaining portion by a hinge portion. The base portion and the retaining portion are configured for securing at least one end of a suture therebetween. The at least first and second suture clip each includes at least one visible identifying marking. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20090209981 | Al-geizawi laparoscopic auto-knot sutures device - The Auto-Knot Device will be used to make suture knots. Can be made of material not harmful to the human body. FIG. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20110029000 | IN VIVO SUTURE ASSEMBLIES - Disclosed is a suturing assembly for suturing in vivo tissue. The suturing assembly comprises a first suture thread positioned along a first surface of an in vivo tissue having a first surface and a second surface and at least one suture needle configured to pass through in vivo tissue. The suturing assembly additionally comprises a suture catch located on at least one side of the at least one suture needle, the suture catch configured to releasably catch the suture and draw the suture through the in vivo tissue during a first passage through the in vivo tissue such that the suture is formed into a first loop on a surface of the in vivo tissue. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20120143225 | ENDOSCOPIC FASCIAL CLOSURE DEVICES AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - A system is disclosed including a first expandable anchor and a second expandable anchors. The anchors may be delivered to opposing sides of a fascial opening and expanding to a predetermined size to secure the anchor at the site of delivery. A strap, designed to pull the anchors together, may extend from the first anchor to the second anchor. Upon deployment, a tension force may be exerted on the strap in order to pull the anchors toward one another and close the fascial opening. Methods and apparatus for closing the fascial opening are also disclosed. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20100198235 | SURGICAL SUTURE PASSER AND METHOD FOR PASSING SUTURE - A suture placement system that serves as both an open or endoscopic surgical repair means wherein tissue defects can be externally ligated in close opposition by the steps of: passing a sharp penetrating needle through tissue, wherein the sharp penetrating needle carries a suture near the distal end of the needle; capturing a portion of the suture with a snare that is mounted to an axially and rotationally mobile armature that is carried by the needle; and withdrawing a portion of the suture which has been passed through the tissue which is to be repaired. And a suture placement system that serves as both an open or endoscopic surgical repair means wherein tissue defects can be externally ligated in close opposition by the steps of: passing a sharp penetrating needle comprising a shaft and handle through tissue, wherein the sharp penetrating needle carries a suture snare near the distal end of the needle; positioning a suture adjacent to the suture snare using a cannula that is mounted to an axially and rotationally mobile armature that is carried by the needle; capturing a portion of the suture with the suture snare; and withdrawing a portion of the suture through the tissue which is to be repaired. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20090318939 | PUNCTURING NEEDLE ASSISTING TOOL - A puncturing needle assisting tool. A first rotating portion | 12-24-2009 |
| 20120143226 | VESSEL ACCESS AND CLOSURE DEVICE - A vessel access and closure device places a running suture in the wall of a blood vessel using a rotating helical suture needle that carries the suture along a helical path passing through the vessel wall, then reverses rotation to release a suture anchor attached to the distal end of the suture. A loose helical coil of suture is left behind as the helical suture needle withdraws. The device is withdrawn and replaced with a vessel dilator and an introducer sheath that opens up a larger access opening into the blood vessel and creates a pathway that passes though the helical coil of suture for introducing an interventional device into the blood vessel. After the interventional procedure is completed, the interventional device and the introducer sheath are withdrawn and the running suture is tightened and secured with a suture lock to close the access opening into the vessel. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20110213386 | OPHTHALMIC WOUND CLOSURE DEVICES AND METHODS - A method and device for wound closure is provided. One advantage of wound closure devices and methods shown includes a simple and inexpensive modified suture with increased pullout resistance to close wounds in eyes and prevent leakage. Another advantage includes a visualization tool to aid in locating the wound on the eye. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20090312776 | Method and Apparatus for Coupling Soft Tissue to a Bone - A method and apparatus for coupling a soft tissue implant into a locking cavity formed within a bone is disclosed. The apparatus includes a member to pull the soft tissue implant into a femoral tunnel. The member includes a suture having first and second ends which are passed through first and second openings associated with the longitudinal passage to form a pair of loops. Portions of the suture lay parallel to each other within the suture. Application of tension onto the suture construction causes retraction of the soft tissue implant into the femoral tunnel. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20120245602 | Welded Looped Suture - A suture includes an elongate body and a filler material. The elongate body includes a distal end having first and second overlapping sections forming a loop. The filler material is disposed within at least a portion of a seam defined between the first and second overlapping sections of the elongate body to reinforce the first and second overlapping sections. A method of forming a reinforced looped suture includes providing a suture including an elongate body including a distal end having first and second overlapping sections defining a loop, and applying a filler material to a seam defined between the first and second overlapping sections. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20090216251 | Surgical suturing device, method and tools used therewith - A suture insertion device is provided for positioning a suture inside a layer of subcutaneous tissue from a remote access point. A tether insertion device is provided for positioning a tether within subcutaneous tissue for operating on the suture from a remote access point. The suture insertion device and the tether insertion device cooperate to form the suture into a tissue-supporting sling useful for performing various surgical procedures, including but not limited to plastic surgery such as mid face lifts, neck lifts, brow lifts, under eye lifts, breast lifts, and organ repositioning. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100057111 | Thread Catcher for Surgical Sewing Material - A thread catcher for surgical sewing material consisting of a handle, a hollow shaft positioned on the distal side of the handle, and a catching device that is mounted so that it can be slid lengthwise within the hollow shaft by means of a drive element and whose distal end, which can slide out of the distal end of the hollow shaft, is configured as a catcher loop. To create a thread catcher for surgical sewing material that is simple to operate and ensures rapid and secure grasping of the surgical sewing material, it is proposed with the invention that the catcher loop should consist of at least three segments that re distally connected with one another. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100057112 | SUTURE GUIDE AND RUPTURED TISSUE REPAIR - A suture guide may include a base, a tissue guard extending from the base, and two flanking posts affixed to the base on opposite sides of the tissue guard. The posts may extend from the base in parallel planes, and each of the posts may define a plurality of channels passing through its width. The channels may be so oriented that, for each post (a) the channels define suture needle guide paths in one or more planes, and (b) at least one channel is not perpendicular to a long axis of the first flanking post, so that it defines an oblique suture needle guide path. The tissue guard may be connected to the base by a connector so adjustable as to control spacing between the posts and the tissue guard. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100069926 | LINE LOCK GRAFT RETENTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for restoring articular cartilage has a cover, an anchor, and a tether that cooperate to retain graft tissue with respect to a graft site. The cover is attached to the anchor via the tether. The tether passes through a tunnel through a bone to which the articular cartilage is attached. The tunnel may be blind or may extend through the bone. The anchor is retained within the tunnel such that tension in the tether keeps the cover in place over the tissue graft. The anchor may receive the tether such that the tether can only pass through the anchor along one direction. Thus, tension applied to the tether between the anchor and the tissue graft is automatically maintained by the anchor. After passing through the anchor, the tether may exit the tunnel through the graft site, or through the opposite side of the bone. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20110152893 | Suture organizer - A suture organizer to maintain a plurality of sutures attached to a patient during a surgical procedure or operation in position relative to each other during the surgical procedure or operation comprising a hemostat retainer including a hemostat retainer member having a plurality of grooves formed in the surface thereof to receive and retain the finger hole or thumb hole of a corresponding hemostat connected to a corresponding suture and a clasp including a pair of clasp members to cooperatively clamp a surgical drape or the like therebetween to hold the suture organizer in position during the surgical procedure or operation. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110098728 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING SOFT TISSUE TO BONE - Apparatuses for attaching tissue to bone are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes an expandable body defining a bore, an expander pin having a shaft sized to be received in the bore of the expandable body, and an insertion shaft slidingly disposed in the bore of the expandable body and in a bore of the expander pin. The body is configured to expand laterally into and attach to bone when the expander pin is driven into the expandable body. The body includes a proximal main member having a distally extending threaded projection and a harder, distal tip member having a threaded recess in a proximal surface thereof such that the projection is threadedly interengageable with the recess. The expansion of the body by way of the pin can occur when the proximal main member and distal tip member are threadedly engaged. The insertion shaft is releasably secured to the expandable body and extends distally beyond the expandable body. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110098729 | SHAPE MEMORY FILAMENT FOR SUTURE MANAGEMENT - A member of a rigid flexible elastic material, the member including a body portion and an aperture portion with the member adapted for delivery through an axial longitudinal channel of a percutaneous delivery subsystem, the aperture portion including an expanded mode having a lateral dimension greater than an inner diameter of the channel when the aperture portion extends outside the channel and a collapsed mode wherein the lateral dimension is not greater than the inner diameter of the channel when the aperture portion is within the channel, the channel including a first axial opening and a second axial opening with the aperture portion transitioning from the expanded mode to the collapsed mode when inserted into the openings and the aperture transitioning from the collapsed mode to the expanded mode when exiting from the openings. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110082477 | WOUND CLOSURE DEVICE INCLUDING DIRECT-DRIVEN NEEDLE - A suturing device includes a housing, a rod, a ferrule assembly, and a needle. The housing defines a guide lumen extending longitudinally therethrough. The rod is engaged with the housing and extends distally therefrom. The ferrule assembly is disposed at a distal end of the rod and is configured to releasably retain a ferrule therein. The ferrule is adapted to retain of a portion of a suture therein. The needle is configured for translation through the guide lumen defined within the housing. A distal end of the needle is configured to engage the ferrule within the ferrule assembly for removal of the ferrule from the ferrule assembly. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20100241143 | SUTURE NEEDLE RETENTION DEVICE - An improved suture needle retention device suitably adapted to be removably attached to the end of a surgical instrument for convenient placement proximate to the surgical field yet out of the way of the surgeon, said device having a needle pervious retention member to accept the sharp end of a suture needle, with said retention member encased by a needle impervious protective sheathing to prevent inadvertent pass-through of the suture needle. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100004665 | BEAD FOR STITCHING, VACUUM CAP FOR SUCTION INTERNAL ORGAN AND APPARATUS FOR STITCHING INTERNAL ORGAN USING THE SAME - A bead for stitching, a vacuum cap for suction-holding an internal organ, and an apparatus for stitching an internal organ using the vacuum cap are disclosed. The bead includes a through hole which is formed vertically through the bead so that a stitching fiber passes through the bead. At least one of both ends of the bead is inclined relative to a transverse direction of the bead. The bead is shaped to pass through a hole formed in a stitching needle. That apparatus includes an endoscope tube having a stitching needle which is movable in a longitudinal direction thereof and a suction tube for drawing air, and a vacuum cap having at an end thereof a fastening hole to which the endoscope tube is fastened. A suction hole is formed in the vacuum cap in a direction crossing the fastening hole. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20120203252 | KNOT SETTER - A surgical knot setter includes an elongated shaft having a long axis and proximal and distal portions. A tip is provided at the distal end of the shaft. The tip has a loop with an interior loop opening and a gate opening for permitting ingress and egress of a suture into the loop opening. The loop is laterally offset from the long axis and distal to the distal end of the shaft, such that the loop is laterally and longitudinally offset from the distal end of the shaft. A closure is provided for selectively opening and closing the gate opening between open and closed positions to selectively permit or prevent the suture from passing through the gate opening. An actuator moves the closure between the open and closed positions. A method for tying suture knots is also disclosed. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20080215070 | System and Method for Tensioning a Suture - The present invention provides a novel forceps for use in suturing. The forceps include a pulley or pulley-like feature that provides an advantageous mechanism for putting tension on a suture. In certain embodiments, the pulley or pulley-like device can measure or set the tension applied to a suture. Use of the forceps is especially advantageous in endoscopic or robot assisted surgeries. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080255591 | MEDICAL SUTURING TOOL WITH MULTIPLE PUNCTURE NEEDLES - A suture tool for fixing the gastric wall to the abdominal wall comprises a first puncture needle for insertion, a suture thread, a second puncture needle for removing the suture thread, a linear grasping member and one or more anchor member. The tip end portion of the suture thread is inserted into the first puncture needle and a hook of the linear grasping member is inserted into the second puncture needle for removing the suture thread inserted into the first puncture needle for securing the gastric wall to the abdominal wall. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20110015656 | Device for assisting in flexor tendon repair and rehabilitation - A surgical device and method used to assist in the surgical repair and rehabilitation of damaged and/or severed tendons. In one embodiment of the present invention, the device is comprised of a hollow member, preferably shaped as a partial funnel and/or cone, having an inner and outer surface, a flared mouth, a shaft, and an apical end. In another embodiment, the device is comprised of a hollow member, preferably shaped as funnel or barrel cut in half along its longitudinal axis, having an inner and outer surface, two flared mouths, and a shaft. The device may further include a thin, elongated handle for ease of manipulation, and can be implantable or non-implantable. The present invention further discloses a method of passing a severed flexor tendon and/or repair site through the edge of a pulley in the flexor tendon sheath, wherein the hollow member of the device disclosed in the present invention is introduced into the edge of a flexor tendon sheath's pulley and a severed tendon end and/or repair site is passed through the flared mouth of the device and is gently compressed through the shaft and apical end of the device so that the tendon end or repair site can be simultaneously squeezed into the pulley in a smooth and non-damaging manner. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110022064 | ACCESS APPARATUS INCLUDING HINGED SUTURE TRAPS - An access apparatus includes an access member defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passage adapted to permit passage of a surgical suture utilized in performing a surgical procedure, a housing cap mountable with respect to the access member, and defining a cap opening in communication with the longitudinal passage of the access member to permit passage of the surgical suture and a suture trap mounted to the housing cap. The suture trap is pivotally movable, e.g., via a hinge, relative to the housing cap between a first position where a suture is positionable with respect to the housing cap, and a second position where the suture trap is secured relative to the housing cap and retains a suture segment of the suture in a predetermined relation. The housing cap may include a suture groove in communication with the cap opening and in general alignment with the suture trap. The suture groove is arranged to accommodate the surgical suture extending through the cap opening. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20100292714 | SKIN MARKING DEVICE AND SUTURE HOLDER - A skin marking device can include two or more skin marking members and a holding member coupled with the two or more skin marking members. The holding member can include at least one adjustment assembly. The adjustment assembly can adjust at least one of width or length between the skin marking members. In an example, a suture holder device can include a base and a member coupled with the base. The member can include one or more suture assembly holders. At least one attachment can be coupled with the base. The attachment can be adapted to couple the suture holder device with other structure. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100305584 | Suture-Based Systems and Methods for Treating Septal Defects - A system for treating a septal defect having a suture-like implantable treatment apparatus and devices for delivering the implantable treatment apparatus and methods for treating a septal defect are provided. The suture-like apparatus is preferably implantable through a septal wall or portion thereof. The treatment system can include a flexible elongate body member, a delivery device configured to deliver the suture-like apparatus, a stabilization device configured to stabilize the delivery device and a positioning device configured to position the delivery device in a desired location. The suture-like device can include a suture body coupled with one or more lock devices or anchor devices. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100305585 | LINE LOCK THREADING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A line lock includes a body at least partially bounding a plurality of passageways such that a suture can only be drawn through the passageways along one direction. The suture may be inserted through the passageways through the use of a cartridge designed to contain the line lock. Threaders may pass through the line lock within the cartridge. Each threader may have a leading end and a trailing end that can be coupled to a suture end. Thus, two suture ends may be drawn through the passageways by coupling them to the threaders and drawing the leading ends of the threaders to cause the suture ends to pass through the passageways according to the desired pattern. The cartridge may then be opened to permit easy removal of the suture and the line lock. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100324574 | BEAD FOR STITCHING, VACUUM CAP FOR SUCTION INTERNAL ORGAN AND APPARATUS FOR STITCHING INTERNAL ORGAN USING THE SAME - A bead for stitching, a vacuum cap for suction-holding an internal organ, and an apparatus for stitching an internal organ using the vacuum cap are disclosed. The bead includes a through hole which is formed vertically through the bead so that a stitching fiber passes through the bead. At least one of both ends of the bead is inclined relative to a transverse direction of the bead. The bead is shaped to pass through a hole formed in a stitching needle. That apparatus includes an endoscope tube having a stitching needle which is movable in a longitudinal direction thereof and a suction tube for drawing air, and a vacuum cap having at an end thereof a fastening hole to which the endoscope tube is fastened. A suction hole is formed in the vacuum cap in a direction crossing the fastening hole. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100121355 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SUTURE ANCHOR DELIVERY - A method for impacting a suture anchor into bone comprises providing an implantable suture anchor and providing an impactor device for impacting the suture anchor into the bone. The suture anchor is coupled to a distal portion of the impactor device. Positioning the suture anchor engages the anchor with the bone at an implantation site, and powering the impactor device impacts the suture anchor thereby implanting the suture anchor into the bone. The frequency of impaction is less than 20 KHz. The impactor device is then decoupled from the suture anchor, and the impactor device may be removed from the implantation site. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20110087248 | Flexor Tendon Suture Passer - A suture passer system and method are provided. The system includes a dual shaft suture passer. The suture passer is especially configured and contoured to aid in the retrieval of sutures during a flexor tendon repair procedures. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110087247 | TISSUE LIGATION DEVICES AND CONTROLS THEREFOR - Described here are devices for closing one or more tissues, and handles for controlling these devices. Generally, the devices described here comprise a snare loop assembly, wherein the snare loop assembly comprises a snare and a suture loop, and a handle for controlling the snare loop assembly. In some variations the snare loop assembly may comprise a retention member that may releasably connect the suture loop to the snare. In other variations the devices comprise one or more force-reducing suture locks to help prevent the suture loop from inadvertently disengaging from the snare loop assembly. In still other variations, the excess-suture management features. The handles described here may be configured to remove excess suture from a suture loop, and may also be configured to release the suture loop from the snare loop assembly. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110118762 | SUTURE ANCHOR EYELET WITH SUTURE LOADER - Techniques and reconstruction systems for knotless tissue fixation using a driver with a cannulated interference device or fixation device preloaded on the shaft of the driver. An eyelet, adjustable in size, is formed of a loading suture provided at the distal end of the driver shaft. A working suture attached to the tissue to be fixed is passed through the eyelet. The size of the eyelet is adjusted by the user once the working suture is passed through the eyelet, to capture the working suture with the eyelet. The cannulated interference device is then advanced down the shaft to secure the working suture in a bone socket. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110118761 | CIRCULAR STAPLER INTRODUCER WITH RIGID DISTAL END PORTION - Introducers for introducing a surgical circular stapler into a patient. Various embodiments comprise a hollow flexible sheath that has a distal end and an open proximal end that is sized to receive a stapling head portion of the circular stapler therein. A rigid cap assembly is attached to the distal end of the hollow flexible sheath. The rigid cap assembly may be configured to selectively move between a closed position wherein a distal face of the stapling head is covered when inserted therein and an open position wherein the cap assembly may be withdrawn from around the stapling head and elongated shaft. A release arrangement interfaces with the rigid cap assembly such that upon an application of a release motion thereto, the rigid cap is movable from the closed position to the open position. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110112557 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LAPAROSCOPIC PORT SITE SUTURE - A surgical device for guiding a needle during suturing of an incision comprising a body for insertion in the incision having a first passage to conduct an end of the needle below a location surrounding the incision, wherein a distal portion of the body comprises means for indicating the location to which the needle will be conducted. Methods for suturing an incision using the surgical device are also provided. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20090082790 | STERNAL CLOSURE DEVICE - A device to facilitate post-operative sternal closure by twisting the opposite end regions of the suture wire together comprises spaced guides in the form of limbs ( | 03-26-2009 |
| 20100318105 | A Device for Dispensing, Looping and Tying Ligatures - A device for dispensing, looping and tying ligature comprising a housing, a spool, a cannula, a lock-unlock mechanism and a snare. The housing is configured to house the spool having surgical or non surgical thread/cord wound thereon in a plurality of turns. The spool is mounted rotatably and removably in the housing. The cannula is mounted to the base of the housing removably and rotatably in its longitudinal axis to carry the thread. The lock-unlock mechanism is configured to control dispensing of said thread/cord. The snare includes a steel wire to form a Y shape or hook shape with a narrow pointed tip to thread the said cannula. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20120041457 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD - The invention relates to a surgical instrument, e.g. forceps, and method to be used for suturing tissue, the surgical instrument comprising a first arm and a second arm that are spring-connected at a proximal end, while at a distal end the first arm and the second arm can be moved towards each other, and wherein at least the first arm and/or the second arm can be provided with a bullet that is suitable for receiving and affixing a surgical needle, wherein the bullet is designed for being positioned at the distal end, at an inside and/or lower side of the end of an arm. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20110313434 | TENSIONING DEVICE AND METHODS FOR USE - A tensioning device is provided comprising a locking device. The locking device comprises a locking enclosure comprising a groove and a locking pin comprising teeth. The tensioning device further comprises a suture comprising first and second portions. The first and second portions of the suture and the locking pin are positioned within the groove of the locking enclosure and the locking pin is movable within the groove between a first, outer position in which the teeth are disengaged from the suture so that the locking device is movable along the first and second portions of the suture and a second, inner position in which the teeth are engaged with the suture so that the locking device is not movable along the suture. Methods for treating mitral valve regurgitation are also provided. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120046673 | VASCULAR HOLE CLOSURE DEVICE - A device for closing an aperture in a vessel wall comprising a covering member having a longitudinal axis and positionable inside the vessel against the internal opening of the aperture and a first spherical retainer positionable external of the vessel. The covering member has a dimension to prevent egress of fluid through the aperture. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120004672 | Suture Straightening Device and Method - A device for straightening sutures or pre-packaged suture-needle combinations. The device has a body formed of substantially resilient material flexible enough to be penetrated by a pointed end of a needle along with a suture inserted into it or to obtain a substantial gap when a slit is cut or molded into it. The device may be held securely in a position for subsequent grasping by a user for drawing a suture through it or attached to an OEM suture packaging. A means of engagement such as adhesive provides means for temporary or permanent attachment to the suture packaging. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120209300 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SUTURE MANIPULATION - The invention relates to a suture manipulation device. The suture manipulation device includes a body and a snare. The snare is operatively connected to the body and is adapted to protract from the body, and after protracting from the body, rotate independent of the body. The snare is further adapted to ensnare a portion of suture passed through tissue while rotating, and secure the portion of the suture. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120065648 | SUTURE CLOSURE DEVICE - A closure device is provided for clamping sutures when closing an opening in tissue. The closure device includes an inner part and an outer part. Sutures drawn through the inner part and the outer part are clamped and held in place when the inner part is pressed together with the outer part. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120016386 | APPARATUS FOR TISSUE REPAIR - An apparatus for tissue repair includes first and second fixation members configured to secure tissue together, a flexible coupling member coupling the first and second fixation members, the flexible coupling member having two terminal ends, one of the two terminal ends terminating adjacent one of the first and second fixation members, the flexible coupling member slidably coupled to at least one of the first and second fixation members such that when the other of the two terminal ends of the flexible coupling member is pulled, a length of the flexible coupling member between the first and second fixation members is shortened, and a closed loop of flexible material, the flexible coupling member being slidably received through the closed loop of flexible material. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120016387 | SURGICAL THREADING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A threading device assembly for use in plastic surgery that includes a first elongated rod having first and second opposite ends, a second elongated rod having first and second opposite ends, and a suture having first and second opposite ends. The first end of the suture is secured to the first elongated rod at a location that is approximately halfway between the first and second ends, and the second end of the suture is secured to the second elongated rod at a location that is approximately halfway between the first and second ends. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20110082478 | METHOD OF SUTURE IDENTIFICATION AND MESH MARKING FOR ORIENTING AND LOCATING A MESH DURING HERNIA REPAIR - A suture kit includes a plurality of flexible strands of suture, each of the strands of suture having one or more suture markings indicative of a suture orientation and a mesh material configured to enable the strands of suture to be passed therethrough, wherein at least one quadrant/section of the mesh material having one or more mesh markings indicative of a mesh material orientation. The one or more suture markings include visual indicators and the one or more mesh markings include visual indicators, the suture visual indicators corresponding to the mesh visual indicators for indicating correct orientation of the mesh material with respect to tissue of a subject. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110092991 | METHOD OF FIXING A SUTURE TO TISSUE - A method of fixing a suture to tissue of a patient includes placing an introducer onto a finger, the introducer including a zip line trailing from a proximal end of the introducer. The method additionally includes identifying a landmark with the finger, guiding a delivery device along the zip line toward the introducer, where the delivery device maintaining an anchor attached to a suture line, and ejecting the anchor from the delivery device and into the tissue of the patient. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20120071903 | LATTICE STITCH AND SURGICAL TENSION LIMITING DEVICE - A lattice stitch and stitching method for closing wounds are characterized by the use of a tension limiting device. First and second anchor stitches are arranged in a tissue layer spaced from and generally parallel to the wound, with the first and second anchor stitches being on opposite sides of the wound. A closing stitch is looped around the fist and second anchor stitches and tied to draw the wound to a closed condition. The tension limiting device is used during stitching of the anchor stitches. The device is arranged between the anchor stitches and the tissue layer adjacent to the wound to prevent over-tightening of the anchor stitches and lend support to the closure. The tension limiting device can be used in any soft tissue surgical application to displace and disperse suture tension at the surface of the underlying soft tissue, to fasten a dressing to the surface of a wound, and to bolster skin graft repairs of wounds. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20100152752 | SUTURE PASSING K-WIRE - A method and apparatus for bunion repair using a suture passing K-wire configured to easily pass through bone tunnels with suture trailing. The suture passing K-wire includes a tapered guide pin with a multi-diameter shaft (i.e., comprising at least two regions or sections that have different diameters) and a loop which is securely attached to an end of the guide pin (i.e., to the smaller diameter section of the guide pin). The reconstruction system may be formed of a pair of buttons connected by a flexible strand. The procedure offers indirect placement of buttons and a minimally invasive approach. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20090048616 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ASSISTING IN FLEXOR TENDON REPAIR AND REHABILITATION - A surgical device and method used to assist in the surgical repair and rehabilitation of damaged and/or severed tendons. In one embodiment of the present invention, the device is comprised of a hollow member, preferably shaped as a partial funnel and/or cone, having an inner and outer surface, a flared mouth, a shaft, and an apical end. In another embodiment, the device is comprised of a hollow member, preferably shaped as funnel or barrel cut in half along its longitudinal axis, having an inner and outer surface, two flared mouths, and a shaft. The device may further include a thin, elongated handle for ease of manipulation, and can be implantable or non-implantable. The present invention further discloses a method of passing a severed flexor tendon and/or repair site through the edge of a pulley in the flexor tendon sheath, wherein the hollow member of the device disclosed in the present invention is introduced into the edge of a flexor tendon sheath's pulley and a severed tendon end and/or repair site is passed through the flared mouth of the device and is gently compressed through the shaft and apical end of the device so that the tendon end or repair site can be simultaneously squeezed into the pulley in a smooth and non-damaging manner. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20100249810 | SUTURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR SURGICAL PORTAL APPARATUS INCLUDING SLOTTED RING - A surgical portal apparatus for use in surgical procedures incorporating at least one suture is provided. The surgical portal apparatus includes a portal member defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal opening therethrough for receiving a surgical object, and a suture retaining insert configured to be selectively received in the portal member. The suture retaining insert may include a base and a plurality of spaced projections extending radially outward from the base, the projections being radially spaced whereby adjacent projections define a suture receiving passage adapted to accommodate a suture. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20120316582 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING A KNOT TO A SUTURE - A knot placement device allows a physician to apply a knot for securing two or more suture ends extending from an incision in a vessel or organ of a patient relative to each other in order to seal an opening in the vessel or organ. The knot placement device has a handle and an elongate shaft and a push rod slidably inserted in said shaft. A knot is disposed in the distal end of the shaft. An actuator on the handle may be depressed to distally advance said push rod relative to said shaft and thereby distally advance said knot. The knot may include a knot body having an inner cavity and a plug sized to fit securely within the inner cavity. In use, the plug may be inserted into the inner cavity of the knot body to fixedly hold two or more suture ends between the knot body and the plug. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120136378 | SUB-CORTICAL SUTURE CUTTER - An arthroscopic suture cutting device according to embodiments of the invention includes an outer tube; an inner rod including an outer surface and an aperture, a distalmost edge of a second distal opening located distally of a distalmost edge of a first distal opening, the inner rod can receive a suture extending through both distal openings; in a loading position, the inner rod extends distally of the outer tube to receive the suture; in an intermediate position, the distal openings are closer to the outer tube, such that the suture is permitted to slide through the aperture without release; and in a cut position, the distalmost edges of the distal openings are within the outer tube. Moving from intermediate position to cut position draws the suture between outer tube and inner rod, urging the inner rod radially toward the second distal opening, cutting the suture between the outer tube and the distalmost edge of the second distal opening. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20110184438 | SUTURE MANAGEMENT AND TENSIONING DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SOFT TISSUE RECONSTRUCTION OR BONE-TO-BONE FIXATION - An adjustable, stand-alone tensioning system requires no additional fixturing, weights, or bone surface modification, and allows a single practitioner to provide an adjustable and repeatable tension to a soft tissue graft, and to install the final fixation implant. Its design facilitates introduction of the suture component of the graft into the tensioning process by simplifying retention of the suture. An even, regulated and reproducible tension is easily achieved without requiring the practitioner to manually pull on the suture strands to maintain graft tension. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20100174298 | Surgical Instrument to Ease Stitching - The instrument include a body ( | 07-08-2010 |
| 20080275477 | Suture tensioning device - A device for tensioning suture which includes a cannulated tube that allows a suture to be fed through at least a portion of the tube. An adjustment device (for example, a wheel or a knob) is actuated to turn a threaded post on the end of the tube. A length of suture passes through at least a portion of the cannulated tube and is secured into a forked pin attached to the adjustment device. Turning the adjustment device draws against the suture, increasing therefore the tension on the suture. The suture tensioning device may be employed in conjunction with a tensiometer. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20100049220 | INSERTION SYSTEM FOR IMPLANTING A MEDICAL DEVICE AND SURGICAL METHODS - The present invention relates to an insertion system for medical devices and to surgical methods for the implantation of the same. In one embodiment, the implantation system includes a guide wire and an insertion tool. The insertion tool includes a longitudinal bore extending therethrough for receipt of the guide wire. A portion of the longitudinal bore of the insertion tool mates with the outer surface of the guide wire to rotationally lock the insertion tool and the guide wire. Additionally, the medical device to be inserted includes a longitudinal bore for receipt of the guide wire. Similarly, at least a portion of the longitudinal bore of the medical device may also mate with the outer surface of the guide wire to rotationally lock the medical device and the guide wire. The rotational locks allow for rotation of the insertion tool to result in corresponding rotation of the medical device via rotation of the guide wire. In another embodiment, the insertion system further includes a needle having an eyelet for receiving and positioning filaments attached to the medical device. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20090076527 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - In a surgical instrument, a treatment portion continuously provided at a distal end of an insert section has a needle holding member made of an elastic body capable of holding a needle when the needle is pierced into the elastic body. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20120253364 | Surgical Instrument Handle and Grip - The Ergonomic Surgical Instrument Handle described herein is designed to efficiently grasp, maneuver and clamp tissues, objects and vessels within the surgical site. Surgical Instruments with the improved handle are ergonomically designed to be in line with the surgeon's wrist and hand as they relate to the surgical site. This novel design makes it easier to maneuver the instrument within the surgical site without awkward angles to the wrist and hand which reduces muscle fatigue and cramping. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120253365 | Suture Coil and Suture Sheath for Tissue Repair - A medical device is provided comprising a suture thread coated with a stiffening agent and having a shape of a coil having a plurality of windings. The suture thread may be used to reconnect soft tissue to bone tissue. The suture thread may be used in conjunction with a suture sheath which is inhibited from movement relative to the suture thread. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20090326560 | CATHETER WITH RADIOPAQUE MARKER - A catheter having a radiopaque marker. The radiopaque marker is disposed on a distal end of the catheter tube and is configured to allow for simple and efficient identification of the location of a predetermined drainage bore on an X-ray or other radiographic technique. In one implementation, the radiopaque marker is associated with the catheter tube such that inclusion of the radiopaque marker does not increase the outer diameter or decrease the inner diameter of the tube. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20120265223 | Device for Wound Suturing and Hemostasis in the Thoracic and The Abdominal Wall Mainly in Endoscopic Operations - A device for use with a trocar in suturing trocar wounds with flexible needles. The device includes a ring encompassing the trocar positionable adjacent to a body wall. The ring, often a split ring, has a pair of guide channels passing through it, each channel including an entry hole and an exit hole. These guide holes are disposed symmetrically on the ring such that the two entry holes and the two exit holes form lines passing through the longitudinal axis of the trocar. The channels are curved near their respective entry holes. The guide channels are angled in the region of the exit holes so that when the needles exit the channels into the body wall and then the body cavity they are at a predetermined distance from the nearest point on the trocar. The above described device forms a suturing system with the trocar. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120265222 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING A KNOT - The present invention provides a suturing device for internally forming a knot in a suture within a body cavity, during surgeries, wherein said device comprising a flexible pre-shaped helical lumen having two opposite ends, said lumen comprising n loops; n is a real number higher than or equal to 1; said helical lumen is adapted to accommodate at least a portion of said suture, such that said knot is obtained by threading by at least one end of said suture through at least one of said loops. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120089161 | Seal Assembly For A Cannula - The present disclosure relates to a seal assembly for a cannula. The cannula includes a housing having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The seal assembly is located in the proximal portion of the housing and includes a first seal including a first tri-slit, a second seal disposed co-axially and proximal to the first seal and including a second tri-slit, and a third seal disposed co-axially to the first seal and the second seal and including a central opening. A cap is coupled to the proximal portion of the housing and adjacent the third seal and includes a plurality of suture retaining features, such as tabs, for management of sutures during surgery. Fluid leakage out of the cannula, during surgery, is substantially reduced due to the leakage being limited to a channel defined by the first tri-slit, the second tri-slit, and the central opening. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120089160 | Seal Assembly For A Cannula - The present disclosure relates to a seal assembly for a cannula. The cannula includes a housing having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The seal assembly is located in the proximal portion of the housing and includes a first seal including a first tri-slit, a second seal disposed co-axially and proximal to the first seal and including a second tri-slit, and a third seal disposed co-axially to the first seal and the second seal and including a central opening. A cap is coupled to the proximal portion of the housing and adjacent the third seal and includes a plurality of suture retaining features, such as tabs, for management of sutures during surgery. Fluid leakage out of the cannula, during surgery, is substantially reduced due to the leakage being limited to a channel defined by the first tri-slit, the second tri-slit, and the central opening. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120289977 | MITRAL VALVE REPAIR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE - The present invention is directed to a method of securing suture within a patient. The method comprises advancing suture material into the patient, passing a portion of the suture material through tissue of the patient, and advancing a fastener catheter and a suture fastener along the suture material. The fastener catheter includes a catheter main body and a handle. The suture fastener has a generally cylindrical body formed of a shape memory material and a suture fastener inner lumen. The suture fastener has at least one engagement tab biased to extend at least partially into the suture fastener inner lumen to engage against and secure one or more lines of suture passing through the suture fastener. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120289976 | SURGICAL DEVICE AND MEDICAL NEEDLE MODULE HAVING INDICATION FUNCTION - The present invention relates to a surgical device and a medical needle module having an indication function. According to one aspect of the present invention, the medical needle module comprises a medical needle, a light channel unit, and a light radiation unit, wherein the light channel unit provides a light channel for allowing light from the light radiation unit to indicate a position in which the medical needle is to be used. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20100168769 | LAPAROSCOPIC KNOT PUSHING DEVICE - A laparoscopic knot pushing device having an elongated body with a first end adapted for gripping by a doctor, a planar face formed in the second end. The planar face is opposite the elongated body, and has a first side with a first rounded edge and a second rounded edge and the planar face is positioned 5 degrees to 20 degrees from the axis of the elongated body. The device further comprises a hole with a top and bottom rounded edges are disposed in the planar face aligned with the axis to the elongated body axis. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100168770 | LAPAROSCOPIC METHOD FOR SUTURING IN A BODY CAVITY - The present embodiments relate to a laparoscopic method for suturing in a patient, namely by pushing at least one throw of a knot into a body cavity in a manner that is quick and easier on the patient, particularly lap band patients. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20120150203 | ACROMIOCLAVICULAR JOINT FIXATION USING SUTURE BUTTON CONTSTRUCT WITH DOG BONE-SHAPED BUTTON - Methods and systems for AC joint repair using a fixation device having a specific “dog bone” configuration in a minimally invasive approach. One AC fixation system is formed of dog bone shaped buttons and at least one suture tape used to secure the buttons during an AC joint repair. The buttons are provided with openings that allow the passage of suture/tape limbs. Another AC joint fixation system is formed of a metal button inserted over a fused/joined construct having multiple flexible strands. The fused/joined construct is formed of multiple independent and separate suture strands and/or suture tapes that are joined (fused together) at about the midpoint of the tapes and/or sutures, resulting in multiple independent limbs of suture/tape. A suture tape loop construct having an integrally formed eyelet at one end of the loop may also be used in the fixation systems. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120150202 | DEVICES CONTAINING A SUTURE SLEEVE AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - Implantable electrical stimulation leads, lead anchors and suture sleeves, as well as methods of making and using the leads, lead anchors, suture sleeves and electrical stimulation systems are described. The lead anchors and suture sleeves present a number of strategies for anchoring a lead within tissue of a patient. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20110160749 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPAIRING A TENDON OR LIGAMENT - A method and apparatus for reattaching the opposed ends of a member, such as a tendon, ligament or bone, during preparing and healing of the member using a surgical repair device that can be securely attached to the member and then safely guided through tortuous anatomy for reattachment and repair. The repair device further includes structural means so as to secure opposed ends of the member against separation during healing. Devices for aiding in the positioning of the surgical repair device are provided. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20130023907 | SUTURE TENSIONING DEVICE - A device for tensioning suture which includes a cannulated tube that allows a suture to be fed through at least a portion of the tube. An adjustment device (for example, a wheel or a knob) is actuated to turn a threaded post on the end of the tube. A length of suture passes through at least a portion of the cannulated tube and is secured into a forked pin attached to the adjustment device. Turning the adjustment device draws against the suture, increasing therefore the tension on the suture. The suture tensioning device may be employed in conjunction with a tensiometer. | 01-24-2013 |
