Abstract: A surgical instrument, e.g. forceps, and method to be used for suturing tissue are provided, the surgical instrument comprising a first arm and a second arm that are spring-connected at a proximal end, while at a distal end the first arm and the second arm can be moved towards each other, and wherein at least the first arm and/or the second arm can be provided with a bullet that is suitable for receiving and affixing a surgical needle, wherein the bullet is designed for being positioned at the distal end, at an inside and/or lower side of the end of an arm.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 29, 2004
Date of Patent:
September 4, 2012
Assignee:
Sutureaid Holdings B.V.
Inventors:
Luc de Vries, Wouter van Furth, Eric Windeler
Abstract: The invention relates to a surgical instrument, e.g. forceps, and method to be used for suturing tissue, the surgical instrument comprising a first arm and a second arm that are spring-connected at a proximal end, while at a distal end the first arm and the second arm can be moved towards each other, and wherein at least the first arm and/or the second arm can be provided with a bullet that is suitable for receiving and affixing a surgical needle, wherein the bullet is designed for being positioned at the distal end, at an inside and/or lower side of the end of an arm.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 27, 2011
Publication date:
February 16, 2012
Applicant:
Sutureaid Holdings B.V.
Inventors:
LUC DE VRIES, Wouter van Furth, Eric Windeler
Abstract: A needle storage and disposal cartridge is loaded with a needle receptor, and or suture and needle. By insertion of a forceps arm into the cartridge the needle receptor can be affixed to an arm of the forceps, and similarly removed after use. The forceps may conveniently be used for gripping and retaining a needle during suturing. A number of alternative suturing forceps and needle receptors are disclosed.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 23, 2009
Publication date:
May 5, 2011
Applicant:
SUTUREAID HOLDINGS B.V.
Inventors:
Wouter Van Furth, Marc Padberg, Luc De Vries, Mars Holwerda, Eric Windeler, Libbe Jonkman, Ingeborg Griffioen, Berry Meems, Iris Hobo