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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 30, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 24, 2010
Anthony A. Nobles, Fountain Valley, CA (US);
Steven E. Decker, Anaheim, CA (US);
Hung Tran, Santa Ana, CA (US);
Benjamin G. Brosch, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Anthony A. Nobles, Fountain Valley, CA (US);
Steven E. Decker, Anaheim, CA (US);
Hung Tran, Santa Ana, CA (US);
Benjamin G. Brosch, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Nobles Medical Technologies, Inc., Fountain Valley, CA (US);
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for closing incisions within biological tissue. In one embodiment, a device and method are provided for suturing biological tissue, such as, for example, an organ or blood vessel. The suturing apparatus is particularly well suited for suturing an incision made in an artery, such as the femoral artery, following a catheterization procedure. The device eliminates the need to apply pressure to a patient's thigh for an extended period of time, and eliminates many of the complications and costs associated with the creation of a thrombus patch. In addition, the device comprises an improved handle portion which enables the physician to quickly and easily apply suture. The handle portion is very reliable and easy to manipulate. The suturing may be used in combination with existing catheter sheath introducers.