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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 06, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 27, 2004
Andrzej Chanduszko, Weymouth, MA (US);
Carol A. Devellian, Topsfield, MA (US);
David R. Widomski, Wakefield, MA (US);
Andrzej Chanduszko, Weymouth, MA (US);
Carol A. Devellian, Topsfield, MA (US);
David R. Widomski, Wakefield, MA (US);
NMT Medical, Inc., Boston, MA (US);
Abstract
The invention relates to devices, systems, and methods for percutaneously suturing biological material, such as a patient's tissues. In one embodiment, a suturing device includes first and second tissue engaging members connected to one another by a first interconnecting member. In another embodiment, systems and methods are provided for forming holes through two overlapping layers of tissue. Subsequent to forming holes through the two layers of tissue, the suturing device is positioned through the holes to join or bring into contact the two layers of overlapping tissue.