WOUND CLOSURE APPARATUS AND METHOD

• Main Authors: NODA, WAYNE A, LUBOCK, PAUL, BUELNA, TERRENCE J
• Format: Patent
• Language: English; French
• Published: 26.12.2000
• Edition: 6
• Subjects: DIAGNOSIS; HUMAN NECESSITIES; HYGIENE; IDENTIFICATION; MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; SURGERY

Apparatus for suturing a wound in a body wall having an axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end. A handle is disposed at the proximal end and a pair of needles disposed at the distal end, the needles being movable between a proximal position and a distal position. A suture manipulator...