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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 14, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 24, 2012
Aaron M. Fortson, Freemont, CA (US);
Douglas H. Mehl, Redwood City, CA (US);
Dinorah Merrill, Salida, CA (US);
David J. Milazzo, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Aaron M. Fortson, Freemont, CA (US);
Douglas H. Mehl, Redwood City, CA (US);
Dinorah Merrill, Salida, CA (US);
David J. Milazzo, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for suturing body lumens is provided. The apparatus includes a flexible elongated member that has a proximal end, a distal end, a central passage and multiple needle lumens extending from the proximal end toward the distal end. The flexible elongated member further includes an elongated subsection spanning from the end of the needle lumens in the elongated member to a barrel portion that includes corresponding needle lumens on the proximal end of the elongated member. The elongated subsection provides sufficient space between the needles and the barrel portion to allow transapical insertion of the elongated member into a body lumen. The apparatus further includes needles disposed within and advanceable from the needle lumens. The apparatus also includes a handle disposed at the proximal end of the elongated member. The handle is operable to retract the needles through the needle lumens toward the handle at the proximal end.