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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 07, 2006
Filed:
May. 19, 2003
Joseph A. Dicarlo, Londonderry, NH (US);
Frederic P. Field, North Hampton, NH (US);
Douglas A. Fogg, Merrimac, MA (US);
Gregory E. Sancoff, North Hampton, NH (US);
Joseph A. DiCarlo, Londonderry, NH (US);
Frederic P. Field, North Hampton, NH (US);
Douglas A. Fogg, Merrimac, MA (US);
Gregory E. Sancoff, North Hampton, NH (US);
DVL Acquisition Sub, Inc., Cranston, RI (US);
Abstract
A device is disclosed for introducing a flexible elongated element through at least two portions of a subject. The device includes an advancement unit for advancing the flexible elongated element toward the end of the device such that the elongated element may exit from the device with sufficient force to pass through the subject. The device also includes a curved die for imparting a looping configuration to portions of the flexible elongated element exiting the device, and a curved guide for receiving the looped flexible elongated element as it returns to the end of the device. A cutting mechanism is provided to permit the looped flexible elongated element to be separated from the remainder of the flexible elongated element. The cutting mechanism is adapted to deform the trailing end of the looped flexible elongated element so that the trailing end is forced distally, toward the subject being sutured.