Suturing devices and methods for suturing an anatomic valve

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9326764
APP PUB NO 20140303654A1
SERIAL NO

14311518

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A device for suturing an anatomic valve, the device having an elongate body, a suture catch mechanism and a suture clasp arm. The suture catch mechanism can be operatively coupled to the elongate body for movement between a retracted position and an advanced position. The suture clasp arm can be attached to the elongate body for movement between a retracted position and an extended position. The suture clasp arm can have 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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  • NOBLES MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brosch, Benjamin G Mission Viejo, US 35 2043
Crew, John R San Francisco, US 5 177
Nobles, Anthony A Fountain Valley, US 91 9092

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