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Surgical forceps with suture cutters
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-08-13
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Granted: 1991-05-14
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Expires: 2010-08-13
Abstract
Abstract An improved forceps device (10) is described. The forceps device includes a handle (11) formed of spaced apart plates (14) and (15) joined by bridge member (16) to form a pocket (17). Spaced apart arms (12) and (13) form the distal end of the handle and terminate at inwardly facing pointed ends (12a) and (13a) that are used to pull the sides of a surgical incision together so that the surgeon can close the incision with sutures. The handle provides for a holder (18) and a knife blade (19) that fold out of the pocket when the surgeon presses his or her thumb against a serrated protrusion (18c) that protrudes from the proximal end of the handle.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark W. Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:43
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/30; A61B17/04; A61B17/0467; A61B17/00234; A61B2017/00353
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A device for closing and suturing an incision in the skin of a living body which comprises: (a) forceps having a proximal handle and distal spaced apart moveable arms attached to the handle for pulling the sides of the incision together; and (b) a knife blade which is mounted within the handle, wherein a notch is provided in the handle adjacent the blade such that a suture can be inserted into the notch and cut by the blade after the suture is inserted in the incision without injuring a user of the device.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
93 words
A device for closing and suturing an incision in the skin of a living body which comprises: (a) forceps having a proximal handle and distal spaced apart moveable arms attached to the handle for pulling the sides of the incision together; and (b) a knife blade which is mounted within the handle, wherein a notch is provided in the handle adjacent the blade such that a suture can be inserted into the notch and cut by the blade after the suture is inserted in the incision without injuring a user of the device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the arms are biased apart and can be pressed together to close the incision.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the arms are made of a spring material which acts to hold the arms apart.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the notch is angled towards the proximal end of the device.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
97 words
A device for closing and suturing an incision in the skin of a living body which comprises: (a) forceps having a proximal handle and distal spaced apart moveable arms attached to the handle for pulling the sides of the incision together; and (b) a knife blade which is foldable into and out of the handle, wherein a notch is provided in the handle adjacent the folded blade such that a suture can be inserted into the notch and cut by the blade after the suture is inserted in the incision without injuring a user of the device.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
97 words
A device for closing and suturing an incision in the skin of a living body which comprises: (a) forceps having a proximal handle and distal spaced apart moveable arms attached to the handle for pulling the sides of the incision together; and (b) a knife blade which is foldable into and out of the handle, wherein a notch is provided in the handle adjacent the folded blade such that a suture can be inserted into the notch and cut by the blade after the suture is inserted in the incision without injuring a user of the device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 5 wherein the blade is removeable from a holder which folds into the handle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 5 wherein the arms are biased apart and can be pressed together to close the incision.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 7 wherein the arms are made of a spring material which acts to hold the arms apart.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 5 wherein the notch is angled towards the proximal end of the device.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
143 words
A method for suturing an incision in the skin of a living body which comprises: (a) providing forceps having a proximal handle and distal spaced apart moveable arms attached to the handle for pulling the sides of the incision together and a knife blade mounted within the handle, wherein a notch is provided in the handle adjacent the blade such that a suture can be inserted into the notch and cut by the blade after the suture is inserted in the incision without injuring a user of the device; and (b) using the arms of the device to pull the sides of the incision together so that the incision can be sutured closed; and (c) cutting the suture outside of the incision with the blade by inserting the suture into the notch and pulling the suture against the blade until the suture cuts.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
143 words
A method for suturing an incision in the skin of a living body which comprises: (a) providing forceps having a proximal handle and distal spaced apart moveable arms attached to the handle for pulling the sides of the incision together and a knife blade mounted within the handle, wherein a notch is provided in the handle adjacent the blade such that a suture can be inserted into the notch and cut by the blade after the suture is inserted in the incision without injuring a user of the device; and (b) using the arms of the device to pull the sides of the incision together so that the incision can be sutured closed; and (c) cutting the suture outside of the incision with the blade by inserting the suture into the notch and pulling the suture against the blade until the suture cuts.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 10 wherein the blade is removeable from a holder which folds into the handle and wherein after suturing of the wound the blade is removed from the holder and discarded.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 10 wherein the arms are biased apart and can be pressed together to close the incision.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 12 wherein the arms are made of a spring material which acts to hold the arms apart.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 10 wherein the notch is angled towards the distal end of the device and wherein the handle is directed towards the incision and adjacent to the suture and the suture is then cut.
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