US 8,465,504 B2 · Devices and methods for continuous surgical suturing

Abstract

A machine, and method of using, constructed and configured for automatic continuous suturing for reduced or minimized scarring and reduced suturing time, including a helical shaped needle, a hook, and a holding arm. The needle is used to provide for substantially planar stitching adjoining edges side by side. The hook is used to manipulate the stitching in automatic coordination with the needle so as to allow for continuous stitching. The holding arm is used in automatic coordination with the hook. The coordination and synchronization of these components provide for continuous planar stitches which adjoin edges side by side.

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Dependent claims

A device for making continuous suture stitches comprising:

a suture thread supply;
a helical shaped needle rotationally movable between a first and second position and positioned for introducing the suture thread supply into a first edge and a second edge;
a hook positioned parallel to the needle shaft and configured for translational movement between a retracted and extended position for receiving and releasing the suture thread supply in automatic coordination with the needle;
and
a catcher positioned perpendicular to the hook and comprising a push and a catch arm, the push and the catch arm each configured for translational movement for pushing and catching the suture thread supply in automatic coordination with the hook;
thereby providing the device for making continuous suture stitches for adjoining the first and second edge in an edge-to-edge interface.

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Devices and methods for continuous surgical suturing

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Devices and methods for continuous surgical suturing

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Abstract

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