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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 25, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 17, 2008
Gregory W. Fung, San Mateo, CA (US);
Eduardo Sager, Milpitas, CA (US);
Russell A. Seiber, Redwood Shores, CA (US);
Gary H. Miller, Milpitas, CA (US);
Maria Garcia, San Jose, CA (US);
Gregory W. Fung, San Mateo, CA (US);
Eduardo Sager, Milpitas, CA (US);
Russell A. Seiber, Redwood Shores, CA (US);
Gary H. Miller, Milpitas, CA (US);
Maria Garcia, San Jose, CA (US);
SentreHEART, Inc., Redwood City, CA (US);
Abstract
Described here are devices and methods for suture management. In some variations, the devices comprise an elongate tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, a lumen therebetween, a cantilever blade positioned near the distal end of the elongate tubular member, and an expandable member positioned adjacent the cantilever blade for actuating the cantilever blade. Also described are devices comprising an elongate tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, a lumen at least partially therebetween, and an aperture in a wall thereof for passage of a suture therethrough. These devices further comprise a blade connected to a blade housing disposed within the lumen, where the blade is oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis of the lumen. The blade and blade housing may be slidable within the lumen, or an inner shaft for may be slidable within the lumen. Methods of using the devices are also described.