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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 16, 2026
Filed:
Jun. 03, 2022
Envision Endoscopy, Inc., Somerville, MA (US);
Judy Walish, Boston, MA (US);
Azadeh Khanicheh, Somerville, MA (US);
EnVision Endoscopy, Inc., Somerville, MA (US);
Abstract
A system loads an endoscopic needle into an endoscopic suturing device. The system includes a loading tool having a handle portion configured to be manipulated by a medical professional. The system also includes a needle cover coupling portion configured to removably couple with a needle cover. The needle cover is configured to couple with a delivery housing. The needle cover is further configured to secure a needle within a needle track of the delivery housing when coupled with the delivery housing. The loading tool is configured to couple the needle cover with the delivery housing. The loading tool is further configured to uncouple the needle cover from the delivery housing.