Surgical suturing instrument and method of use
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Nov 7, 2006
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May 19, 2003
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May 17, 2002
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Abstract
A device is disclosed for introducing a flexible elongated element through at least two portions of a subject. The device includes an advancement unit for advancing the flexible elongated element toward the end of the device such that the elongated element may exit from the device with sufficient force to pass through the subject. The device also includes a curved die for imparting a looping configuration to portions of the flexible elongated element exiting the device, and a curved guide for receiving the looped flexible elongated element as it returns to the end of the device. A cutting mechanism is provided to permit the looped flexible elongated element to be separated from the remainder of the flexible elongated element. The cutting mechanism is adapted to deform the trailing end of the looped flexible elongated element so that the trailing end is forced distally, toward the subject being sutured.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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DVL ACQUISITION SUB INC | 100 SOCKANOSETT CROSSROAD CRANSTON RI 02920 |
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- 2003 Application Filing Year
- A61B Class
- 5165 Applications Filed
- 3113 Patents Issued To-Date
- 60.28 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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DiCarlo, Joseph A | Londonderry, NH | 23 | 979 |
# of filed Patents : 23 Total Citations : 979 | |||
Field, Frederic P | North Hampton, NH | 49 | 6547 |
# of filed Patents : 49 Total Citations : 6547 | |||
Fogg, Douglas A | Merrimac, MA | 19 | 4174 |
# of filed Patents : 19 Total Citations : 4174 | |||
Sancoff, Gregory E | North Hampton, NH | 57 | 7709 |
# of filed Patents : 57 Total Citations : 7709 |
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- 157 Citation Count
- A61B Class
- 85.98 % this patent is cited more than
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
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