MEDICAL DEVICE WITH GRASPING MECHANISM

A device for suturing tissue includes a handle and a suturing mechanism coupled to the handle and being configured to suture the tissue with a suture element. The device further includes a suture grasping mechanism coupled to the housing and being configured to move between an open position for rece...

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Hauptverfasser: LANE, Joseph, P, RODRIGUEZ, Brandon, J, BOSS, Michael, J, DOLAN, David, P
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Sprache:eng ; fre ; ger
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Zusammenfassung:A device for suturing tissue includes a handle and a suturing mechanism coupled to the handle and being configured to suture the tissue with a suture element. The device further includes a suture grasping mechanism coupled to the housing and being configured to move between an open position for receiving the suture element and a closed position for grasping and holding the suture element to permit manipulation of the suture elements, such as tying a knot.