Endoscopic suture loop anchors and methods

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PATENT NO 10639028
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15336024

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A suture needle system includes a first needle and at least one second needle. Each of the first and second needles preferably has a common needle body construct. The first needle includes an elongate suture having a length sufficient to extend at least the length of an instrument channel of an endoscope. The second needle includes an opening formed by a loop of suture at which the second needle can be advanced over the elongate suture. In use, the first needle is secured to a first tissue location using an endoscopic suturing system. A second needle is advanced at its opening over the elongate suture and secured to a second tissue location. Additional second needles may be advanced over the elongate suture to respective tissue locations. The elongate suture is pulled taut, drawing the second needles into proximity, and secured.

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BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED INCONE SCIMED PLACE MAPLE GROVE MN 55311

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Dean, Charles Austin, US 18 86
Gilkey, Mitchell Austin, US 3 21
Jones, Donald K Dripping Springs, US 158 11950
Mims, John Austin, US 16 59
Mitelberg, Vladimir Austin, US 171 12461
Pinto, Nicole Austin, US 3 21

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