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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 01, 2005
Filed:
Mar. 02, 2001
Alan B. Bachman, New Haven, CT (US);
William J. Allen, Stratford, CT (US);
Frederick T. Karl, Bethel, CT (US);
Robert R. Steckel, Norwalk, CT (US);
Alan B. Bachman, New Haven, CT (US);
William J. Allen, Stratford, CT (US);
Frederick T. Karl, Bethel, CT (US);
Robert R. Steckel, Norwalk, CT (US);
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
A surgical knot pushing device is described which has a knot pushing interface mounted on the distal portion of an elongated body and an actuation handle located on the proximal portion of the elongated body. The knot pushing interface has a suture receiving recess formed thereon, and a knot positioning member which traverses the suture receiving interface. At least one extendable knot retaining member is further positioned on the pushing interface, the at least one extendable retaining member capable of engaging suture material. The knot pushing interface also comprises at least one suture cutting member which is in communication with the actuation handle. The present invention is particularly well suited for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures. The present invention also teaches a method of forming a knot in suture material, retaining a knot with a knot pushing device, advancing and applying a knot to an area of interest, and cutting excess suture material.