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Apparatus for and method of suturing tissue
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-08-31
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Granted: 1983-07-12
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Expires: 2001-08-31
Abstract
Abstract A method of suturing tissue including passing a flexible, tubular suture through the tissue. The tissue collapses the tubular suture but is reopened when a second suture is introduced through the tubular suture. A tissue may be severed with the first, flexible, tubular suture before the introduction of the second suture. The second suture is fastened in relation to the tissue to complete the suturing method.
Inventors
- 👤 Jon. H. Bayers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:06
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/06; A61B17/0485; A61B2017/06052
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
A method of suturing severed tissue comprising: a. passing a first flexible, tubular suture through the tissue; b. collapsing at least a portion of said flexible, tubular suture; c. simultaneously opening said collapsed portion of said first, flexible, tubular suture and introducing a second suture through said first, flexible, tubular suture; and d. fastening said second suture in relation to the tissue.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
62 words
A method of suturing severed tissue comprising: a. passing a first flexible, tubular suture through the tissue; b. collapsing at least a portion of said flexible, tubular suture; c. simultaneously opening said collapsed portion of said first, flexible, tubular suture and introducing a second suture through said first, flexible, tubular suture; and d. fastening said second suture in relation to the tissue.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 1 which additionally comprises the step of severing said first, flexible, tubular suture after said step of collapsing at least a portion of said first, flexible, tubular suture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method of claim 2 which additionally comprises the step of removing said first, flexible, tubular suture from the tissue after said step of simultaneoulsy opening said collapsed portion of said first, flexible, tubular suture and introducing a second suture through said first, opened, flexible, tubular suture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
117 words
The method of claim 3 which additionally comprises the steps of: a. passing at least a third, flexible, tubular suture through the tissue adjacent the passing of said first, flexible, tubular suture; b. collapsing at least a portion of said second, flexible, tubular suture after said step of collapsing at least a portion of said first, flexible, tubular suture; and c. simultaneously opening said collapsed portion of said at least a third, flexible, tubular suture and introducing said second suture through said at least a third, opened, flexible, tubular suture after said step of simultaneously opening said collapsed portion of said first, flexible, tubular suture and, introducing a second suture through said first, opened, flexible, tubular suture.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
45 words
A method of suturing tissue comprising: a. passing a first, flexible, tubular suture through the tissue; b. severing said first, flexible, tubular suture; c. introducing a second suture through said first, flexible, tubular suture; and d. fastening said second suture in relation to the tissue.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
45 words
A method of suturing tissue comprising: a. passing a first, flexible, tubular suture through the tissue; b. severing said first, flexible, tubular suture; c. introducing a second suture through said first, flexible, tubular suture; and d. fastening said second suture in relation to the tissue.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
101 words
A kit for suturing tissue comprising: a. a first, flexible, severable, tubular suture being capable of passing through the tissue, said suture including at least one opening at one end portion of said suture; b. a flexible needle capable of entering said at least one opening and of passing through said first flexible, tubular suture, said flexible needle including means for expanding any collapsed portions of said flexible, severable, tubular, suture during said passage therethrough; and c. a second suture connected to said flexible needle and being capable of passage through said first flexible, severable, tubular suture with said flexible needle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
101 words
A kit for suturing tissue comprising: a. a first, flexible, severable, tubular suture being capable of passing through the tissue, said suture including at least one opening at one end portion of said suture; b. a flexible needle capable of entering said at least one opening and of passing through said first flexible, tubular suture, said flexible needle including means for expanding any collapsed portions of said flexible, severable, tubular, suture during said passage therethrough; and c. a second suture connected to said flexible needle and being capable of passage through said first flexible, severable, tubular suture with said flexible needle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The suture apparatus of claim 6 in which said, flexible needle includes a blunted tip.
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