US5690653A
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Suturing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-07-24
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Granted: 1997-11-25
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Expires: 2015-07-24
Abstract
Abstract Surgical suturing apparatus comprises upper and lower jaw elements selectively movable relative to one another between open and closed position. Each jaw element is provided with a respective recess arranged to receive a portion of an elongate incision member or length of surgical thread and securing means is provided arranged to selectively secure the surgical incision member or length of surgical thread in a respective recess. The jaw elements are typically provided at an end of an elongate positioning and operating arm making the device particularly useful for use in laparoscopic surgery.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip Richardson
- 👤 Margaret Pamela Richardson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:26
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/06; A61B17/062; A61B17/0625; A61B17/0469; A61B17/28; A61B17/2812; A61B17/282; A61B17/06066; A61B17/06166; A61B17/2804; A61B17/29; A61B2017/2926; A61B2017/2932; A61B2017/2939
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A surgical suturing apparatus comprising: an elongated tubular portion dimensioned for insertion through a trocar cannula, the elongated tubular portion having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion; first and second jaws extending from the distal end portion of the elongated tubular portion and being relatively movable with respect to one another from an open position to a closed position; a surgical needle positioned in the first jaw and transferable between the first and second jaws; a handle mechanism positioned at the proximal end portion of the elongated tubular portion and operatively connected to at least one of the jaws; a securing mechanism cooperating with the surgical needle and movable between a first position to retain the needle in the first jaw and allow release from the second jaw and a second position to retain the needle in the second jaw and allow release from the first jaw, the securing mechanism being operatively connected to the handle mechanism; and wherein actuation of the handle mechanism closes the jaws and moves the securing member between the first and second positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A surgical suturing apparatus comprising: an elongated tubular portion dimensioned for insertion through a trocar cannula, the elongated tubular portion having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion; first and second jaws extending from the distal end portion of the elongated tubular portion and being relatively movable with respect to one another from an open position to a closed position; a surgical needle positioned in the first jaw and transferable between the first and second jaws; a handle mechanism positioned at the proximal end portion of the elongated tubular portion and operatively connected to at least one of the jaws; a securing mechanism cooperating with the surgical needle and movable between a first position to retain the needle in the first jaw and allow release from the second jaw and a second position to retain the needle in the second jaw and allow release from the first jaw, the securing mechanism being operatively connected to the handle mechanism; and wherein actuation of the handle mechanism closes the jaws and moves the securing member between the first and second positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A surgical suturing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the elongated tubular portion is hollow and of substantially uniform outer diameter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A surgical suturing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the first and second jaws in the closed position together have an outer diameter substantially equal to the outer diameter of the tubular portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A surgical suturing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the securing mechanism includes first and second elongated arms extending through the first and second jaws, respectively.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A surgical suturing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first and second jaws are pivotably connected at a pivot point at a proximal end portion thereof, the pivot point being at the distal end portion of the tubular portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A surgical suturing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the securing mechanism includes first and second elongated arms extending through the first and second jaws, respectively.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A surgical suturing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the handle mechanism includes a pivotable trigger member extending transversely of the tubular portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A surgical suturing apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising a connecting member connecting the first and second elongated arms to the pivotable trigger member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
A surgical suturing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the securing mechanism is connected at a proximal end to the handle portion and extends through the length of the elongated tubular portion through the first and second jaws.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
A surgical suturing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein actuation of the handle mechanism initially closes the jaws and subsequently moves the securing mechanism.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
52 words
A surgical suturing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the handle mechanism includes a handle member which pivots with respect to the elongated tubular portion at the proximal end portion thereof, and the first and second jaws are relatively movable with respect to the elongated portion at the distal end portion thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
A surgical suturing apparatus according to claim 11, further comprising a connecting member extending through the elongated tubular portion operatively connecting a pivotable handle member of the handle mechanism with the first and second jaws.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
A surgical suturing apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the securing mechanism extends from the handle mechanism through the elongated tubular portion and through the first and second jaws.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
A surgical suturing apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the jaws are connected at a common point.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
38 words
A surgical suturing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a recess is formed in each of the jaws and is configured for receiving the needle, each recess being spaced proximally of a distalmost tip of the respective jaw.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
39 words
A surgical suturing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a recess is formed in each of the jaws, the recesses configured to receive the surgical needle and positioned opposite one another when the jaws are in the closed position.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
105 words
A surgical suturing apparatus comprising: an elongated tubular body portion; a handle mechanism positioned at a proximal end portion of the elongated portion; first and second jaws positioned at a distal end portion of the elongated body portion and relatively movable between an open and closed position, each of the jaws having a needle receiving recess formed therein; a securing mechanism movable with respect to the first and second jaws to alternately retain and allow release of a surgical needle in the respective needle receiving recess; wherein actuation of the handle mechanism effects relative movement of the jaws and effects movement of the securing mechanism.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
105 words
A surgical suturing apparatus comprising: an elongated tubular body portion; a handle mechanism positioned at a proximal end portion of the elongated portion; first and second jaws positioned at a distal end portion of the elongated body portion and relatively movable between an open and closed position, each of the jaws having a needle receiving recess formed therein; a securing mechanism movable with respect to the first and second jaws to alternately retain and allow release of a surgical needle in the respective needle receiving recess; wherein actuation of the handle mechanism effects relative movement of the jaws and effects movement of the securing mechanism.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
25 words
A surgical suturing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein the securing mechanism comprises first and second arms extending through the first and second jaws, respectively.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
A surgical suturing apparatus according to claim 18, wherein the handle mechanism extends transversely of the elongated body portion.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
A surgical suturing apparatus according to claim 19, wherein each of the recesses are spaced proximally of a distalmost tip of the jaws.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
39 words
A surgical suturing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein the securing mechanism is connected at a proximal end to the handle mechanism and extends through the length of the elongated tubular portion and through the first and second jaws.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
28 words
A surgical suturing apparatus according to claim 21, wherein the jaws are connected at a common pivot point at the distal end portion of the elongated tubular portion.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
27 words
A surgical suturing apparatus according to claim 22, further comprising a connecting member extending through the elongated tubular portion operatively connecting the jaws to the handle portion.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
29 words
A surgical suturing apparatus according to claim 23, wherein actuation of the handle mechanism initially effects relative movement of the jaws and subsequently effects movement of the securing mechanism.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
33 words
A surgical suturing apparatus according to claim 23, wherein the handle mechanism includes a pivotable handle extending transversely of the tubular portion and the connecting member is operatively connected to the pivotable handle.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2000-11-24 | 2001-05-26 | 2001-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-11-24 | 2005-05-26 | 2005-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-11-24 | 2009-05-26 | 2009-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |