US 12,575,826 B1 · Suturing forceps and method of suturing

Abstract

Suturing forceps and method of suturing includes first and second tool arms being connected and configured to rotate about a pivot. First and second grip ends are arranged at respective distal ends of the first and second tool arms. A suture arm is connected to the first tool arm and/or the second tool arm through a differential rotation mechanism, such as a gear set or mechanism. The suture arm is configured to retain a suture needle. The differential rotation mechanism is configured such that rotation of the first tool arm and/or the second tool arm causes the differential rotation mechanism to cause the suture arm to rotate. A return arm is connected to the first tool arm and/or the second tool arm and the differential rotation mechanism is configured to cause the suture arm to rotate and disengage a suture needle from the suture arm.

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Dependent claims

Suturing forceps comprising:

a first tool arm connected to a second tool arm, each configured to rotate about a pivot;
a first grip end arranged at a distal end of the first tool arm and a second grip end arranged at a distal end of the second tool arm;
a suture arm connected to the first tool arm and/or the second tool arm;
a return arm connected to the first tool arm and/or the second tool arm;
wherein the suture arm is configured to retain a suture needle;
and
wherein the return arm is configured to disengage the suture needle from the suture arm and retain the suture needle when the suture arm and the return arm are in a closed position.

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