Title:
CURVED SUTURE NEEDLE EXTENSION
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2022/251579
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Disclosed is a suturing needle having a thread attachment portion and a ramp portion comprising a tapered portion extending from a proximal end of the needle to cover at least a portion of a suture thread swaged in the thread attachment portion. The tapered portion of the ramp portion provides a smooth transition from a diameter of the suture thread to a diameter of the needle body. The tapered transition portion allows for engaging the suture needle on rollers of a rotational needle driver in one smooth motion.
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Inventors:
ALMODOVAR LUIS JOSE (US)
FOLLMAN MARK A (US)
FOLLMAN MARK A (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2022/031261
Publication Date:
January 05, 2023
Filing Date:
May 27, 2022
Export Citation:
Assignee:
ERGOSURGICAL GROUP CORP (US)
International Classes:
A61B17/06
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
BOCK, Joel N. (US)
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