Depuy Mitek, Inc.

Medos International Sarl

Ron Farkash

Thomas Weisel

David Skinlo

Michael C Pereira

David Robson

Dan Nelsen

Christopher Weinert

Breck Petrillo

Charles Johnson

Christopher Weinart

Dan Nelson

A suturing apparatus comprises a pair of jaws. A bendable needle housed in one of the jaws is adapted to carry a suture. An optional suture receiver may be disposed adjacent to the opposite jaw. A transition block curves the needle and directs it in a direction generally unparallel to an axis of the carrying jaw. The needle may also be configured to retrieve a suture. A retaining mechanism holds a suture in place to be engaged by the needle. The jaw housing the needle may include a lateral opening through which the suture may be inserted. The needle may also include a lateral notch which may be aligned with lateral opening to receive the suture. An actuator coupled to the needle enables the user to move the needle proximally to align the notch with the lateral slot.

Suturing apparatus and method

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Plainville, MA, United States of America

Ron Farkash