Patents Represented by Law Firm Rogers, Howell & Heferkamp
  • Surgical instrument for tying a knot in a length of suture at a remote location
    Patent number: 5391176
    Abstract: A surgical instrument and its method of use facilitate tying of a knot in a length of suture material at a remote surgical location. The instrument is comprised of a rod having a slot at one end and a length of suture wrapped over the rod and slot in a particular pattern. A needle is secured to a free end of the suture and the pattern of wrapping the suture on the rod enables loops of suture to move off the rod end and over the needle to form a throw of a knot in the suture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Assignee: General Surgical Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger de la Torre