Abstract: A z-shaped surgical device including a handle and a rod secured to the handle having: a first elongate segment at a proximal end thereof; a second elongate segment angled with respect to the first segment; and a third elongate segment angled with respect to the second segment. In the illustrative application, the invention provides an arthroscopic meniscus tissue repair suture passer device that penetrates tissue with its distal tip in one direction and utilizes a needle or similar part to penetrate tissue in the opposite direction placing a suture around the torn tissue. The device has an extended z-shaped shape distally that facilitates placement of a suture around torn meniscus tissue with a novel single stroke relative to the prior art.

Abstract: A z-shaped surgical device including a handle and a rod secured to the handle having: a first elongate segment at a proximal end thereof; a second elongate segment angled with respect to the first segment; and a third elongate segment angled with respect to the second segment. In the illustrative application, the invention provides an arthroscopic meniscus tissue repair suture passer device that penetrates tissue with its distal tip in one direction and utilizes a needle or similar part to penetrate tissue in the opposite direction placing a suture around the torn tissue. The device has an extended z-shaped shape distally that facilitates placement of a suture around torn meniscus tissue with a novel single stroke relative to the prior art.