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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 05, 2008
Filed:
May. 13, 2004
Jude S. Sauer, Rochester, NY (US);
John F. Hammond, Canandaigua, NY (US);
James W. Guelzow, Victor, NY (US);
Michael W. Fitzsimmons, Rochester, NY (US);
Mark A. Bovard, Mendon, NY (US);
Jude S. Sauer, Rochester, NY (US);
John F. Hammond, Canandaigua, NY (US);
James W. Guelzow, Victor, NY (US);
Michael W. Fitzsimmons, Rochester, NY (US);
Mark A. Bovard, Mendon, NY (US);
LSI Solutions, Inc., Victor, NY (US);
Abstract
An instrument and method for suturing wound closures is provided having a handle, shaft and suture engagement mechanism. The instrument provides for multiple placements or 'bites' of suture in tissues to enable a wide variety of suturing techniques, including the ability to 'run' a suture. The instrument further facilitates suture knot tying. The method of this instrument provides for rapid and effective remote suture placement and knot tying.