Ethicon Endoscopic Suturing Device

The device may optionally have a frangible proximal end wherein the proximal end of the suture is mounted to the frangible proximal end.

Ethicon endoscopic suturing device.

Designed to aid in endoscopic suturing the endoknot suture consists of a 42 inch suture and a st 3 needle conveniently contained in a plastic tube. The suture itself protrudes from the narrow end of the tube and is swaged to the needle at one end while the other is fastened to the scored end of the tube which serves as a handle. The device is particularly well adapted for use during endoscopic surgery when it is necessary to perform operative procedures through small openings in the body. This site is intended for healthcare professionals.

An endoscopic apparatus for the continuous application of a suture includes a suturing body that is shaped and dimensioned for attachment to the distal end of a commercially available endoscope in a manner permitting actuation thereof. If you are a patient it is important that you discuss information about the benefits and risks of products with your doctor. Usd745146s1 us29 493 229 us201429493229f usd745146s us d745146 s1 usd745146 s1 us d745146s1 us 201429493229 f us201429493229 f us 201429493229f us d745146 s usd745146 s us d745146s authority us united states prior art keywords suturing device surgical suturing surgical device elevation view prior art date 2014 06 06 legal status the legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. This site is published by ethicon us llc which is solely responsible for its contents and is intended for u s.