Suturing devices and methods for suturing an anatomic valve
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Jul 8, 2014
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Feb 4, 2010
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May 8, 2009
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May 9, 2008
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A device for suturing an anatomic valve has an elongate body, a suture catch mechanism and a suture clasp arm. The suture catch mechanism is operatively coupled to the elongate body for movement between a retracted position and an advanced position. The suture clasp arm is pivotally attached to the elongate body for movement between a retracted position and an extended position. The suture clasp arm has a suture clasp configured to releasably retain a suture portion. In some embodiments, the suture clasp is positioned on the suture clasp arm such that the suture catch mechanism retrieves the suture portion from the suture clasp arm while the arm is at least partially retracted. In some embodiments, the suture clasp arm can be closed about a tissue portion without damaging the tissue portion.
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