Abstract: A method and apparatus for use in suturing tissue using a suture material. The apparatus includes first and second clamping members which are able to draw the suture material through the tissue. The apparatus further includes a handle portion which is used to remotely actuate the first and second clamping members.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 9, 1994
Date of Patent:
June 4, 1996
Assignee:
Arthrotech
Inventors:
Richard B. Caspari, Jason Lee, David C. Buboltz