Endoscopic suture placement tool
Patent 5573542 Issued on November 12, 1996. Estimated Expiration Date: 
August 17, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
August 17, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesSelf-suturing cardiac pacer lead Endoscopic suturing device and related method and suture Intracorporeal knot tying apparatus and method Laparoscopic surgical method and related instrument assembly Percutaneous suture externalizer Method for use of a laparo-suture needle Instrument for closing trocar puncture wounds Patent #: 5403329 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 292088 filed on 08/17/1994US Classes:606/144, Mechanical suture or ligature applier112/169, Hand implements223/102, NEEDLES606/139, Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier606/148Suturing or ligating aid or guideExaminersPrimary: Buiz, MichaelAssistant: Schmidt, Jeffrey A. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA61B 017/00AbstractA surgical tool for endoscopic suture placement which permits a surgeon to place controlled and precise internal ligatures. The tool utilizes a drive rod including an articulating or deflecting portion. When forced to an extended position, the deflecting or articulating portion forms a hook or J-shaped needle, the tip of which can be used to accurately position the suture.Other References
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