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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 18, 2020
Filed:
Apr. 10, 2018
Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., Santa Clara, CA (US);
Laveille Kao Voss, Belmont, CA (US);
Aaron M. Fortson, Fremont, CA (US);
Wouter E. Roorda, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Stephanie Henze, San Mateo, CA (US);
Kristopher M. Konawalik, San Francisco, CA (US);
Leah M. Davis, San Francisco, CA (US);
Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
A suturing system is provided. In an embodiment, the suturing system includes a sheath having a proximal end and a distal end. A needle is disposed distal the sheath in a pre-deployed configuration with a needle tip of the needle being orientated proximally towards the sheath. A body is disposed within the sheath, the body comprising a guide reducing an outer cross-sectional dimension of the body at the guide and forming a space between the body and the sheath, the guide being configured to receive the needle and direct the needle proximally toward the proximal end of the sheath. A suture is attached to the needle.