Apparatus and method for suturing body lumens

• Main Authors: FORTSON AARON M, MEHL DOUGLAS H, MERRILL DINORAH, MILAZZO DAVID J
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 14.10.2014
• Subjects: DIAGNOSIS; HUMAN NECESSITIES; HYGIENE; IDENTIFICATION; MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; SURGERY

An apparatus for suturing body lumens is provided. The apparatus includes a flexible elongated member that has a proximal end, a distal end, a central passage and multiple needle lumens extending from the proximal end toward the distal end. The flexible elongated member further includes an elongated...