Suture delivery tools for endoscopic and robot-assisted surgery and methods

A suture delivery tool releasably secures a self-retaining suture to permit delivery of the self-retaining suture to a surgical site in a patient through an access port. Suture delivery tools are disclosed suitable for manual operation and operation using robotically-assisted surgical systems. In some embodiments, a suture spool is part of a cartridge which is releasably attached to the suture delivery tool. Cartridges is, in some embodiments, replaced after deployment of the self-retaining suture and different cartridges having different self-retaining suture are, in some embodiments, selected and attached to the suture delivery tool as required for a procedure.

IMPLANT AND SUTURE ORGANIZATION DEVICE

An organization device for maintaining a suspensory graft fixation device (i.e., an implant and suture) in a desired position. The device includes a substrate having top and bottom edges with first and second panels extending therebetween. The device also includes a first central longitudinal axis extending in a direction from the top edge to the bottom edge between the first and second panels. The first and second panels are foldable about the axis between open and closed positions. The device also includes an opening extending through the bottom edge and into the first panel, and a plurality of top slits and bottom slits. The plurality of top slits includes at least one top slit which is aligned with the first opening. The device additionally includes a tabs adjacent the opening. The slits and tabs are configured to maintain suture of a suspensory graft fixation device in an organized manner. 1. An implant and suture organization device , comprising:a substrate having a top edge and a bottom edge with a first panel and a second panel extending therebetween;a first central longitudinal axis extending in a direction from the top edge to the bottom edge between the first panel and the second panel;wherein the first panel and the second panel are foldable about the first central longitudinal axis between an open position and a closed position;an opening extending through the bottom edge and into the first panel;a plurality of top slits extending into the top edge of the first panel, wherein at least one of the plurality of top slits is aligned with at least a portion of the first opening;a plurality of bottom slits extending into the bottom edge of the first panel; anda first tab on the first panel adjacent a first side of the opening;a second tab on the first panel adjacent a second side of the opening; andwherein the first tab and the second tab both open toward the opening.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:a spaced pair of cutouts in a side of the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASED OPERATING ROOM EFFICIENCY

Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle. 115-. (canceled)16. An apparatus for receiving a needle , the apparatus comprising:a housing comprising an upper outward facing surface and a lower outward facing surface;a needle slot within the housing and located between the upper outward facing surface and the lower outward facing surface, the needle slot configured to receive a needle between the upper outward facing surface and the lower outward facing surface and comprising a secure zone configured to receive the needle therein; anda needle driver slot extending a distance along the housing and the needle slot, the needle driver slot also extending from the upper outer facing surface to the needle slot, wherein the needle driver slot is configured to receive a needle driver therethrough as the needle driver advances the needle along the needle slot and into the secure zone.17. The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the housing comprises an upper structure and a lower structure that are coupled together.18. The apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the upper outward facing surface comprises a surface of the upper structure and the lower outward facing surface comprises a surface of the lower structure.19. The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the needle driver slot intersects the needle slot.20. ...

DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR SUTURE MANAGEMENT

Devices, systems, and methods are provided for managing suture filament during a tissue repair procedure. One exemplary embodiment of an anchor insertion tool includes a handle, an elongate shaft extending distally from the handle, and a ring disposed around the elongate shaft. The ring can be configured to slide along a length of the shaft, and can be configured to engage a filament extending from an anchor removably coupled to the shaft's distal end during a suture anchor insertion procedure. In some embodiments, the ring can include one or more slots for receiving a filament and maintaining a tension applied to the filament. The ring can also include features that prevent it from rotating with respect to the shaft, such as a boss formed on a ring's central opening that engages a slot formed in the shaft. Other devices, systems, and methods for suture anchor insertion are also provided. 1. A suture anchor insertion tool , comprising:a handle;an elongate shaft extending distally from the handle, the shaft having a slot formed along at least a portion of its length and a cannulated distal end in communication with the slot and configured to engage a suture anchor; anda ring having a central opening formed therein, the ring being disposed around the elongate shaft and slidable along a length of the shaft, and the ring being configured to engage a trailing end of a suture filament extending from the slot of the shaft during a suture anchor insertion procedure.2. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the ring includes at least one slot extending from a proximal surface of the ring and toward a distal surface of the ring claim 1 , the at least one slot being configured to receive a suture filament therein.3. The tool of claim 2 , wherein the at least one slot comprises a plurality of slots disposed approximately equidistantly around a circumference of the ring.4. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the ring is non-rotatably coupled to the elongate shaft.5. The tool of claim 4 , ...

NEEDLE HARVESTING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

A needle removal device is provided for removing needles from suturing devices and/or systems. In an embodiment, the needle removal device may be intended for use with a suturing device having one or more needle lumens. The needle removal device may include a first member having a first plurality of needle receptacles extending therethrough. The first needle receptacles may be configured and positioned to correspond to one or more of the one or more needle lumens of the suturing device. The needle removal device may also include a second member having a second plurality of needle receptacles extending therethrough. At least one of the first member or the second member may be moveable between a first position, wherein the first needle receptacles and the second needle receptacles are substantially aligned, and a second position, wherein the first needle receptacles and the second needle receptacles substantially unaligned. 1. A needle removal device intended for use with a suturing device , the suturing device having one or more needle lumens , the needle removal device comprising:a first member having a first plurality of needle receptacles extending therethrough, the first needle receptacles being configured and positioned to correspond to one or more of the one or more needle lumens of the suturing device; anda second member having a second plurality of needle receptacles extending therethrough, wherein at least one of the first member or the second member is moveable between a first position, where the first needle receptacles and the second needle receptacles are substantially aligned, and a second position, where the first needle receptacles and the second needle receptacles are substantially unaligned.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first position is configured to allow one or more needles to be moveable within at least one of the first needle receptacles or the second needle receptacles claim 1 , and wherein the second position is configured to at ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASED OPERATING ROOM EFFICIENCY

Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle. 1293.-. (canceled)294. An apparatus for storing a plurality of needles , the apparatus comprising:a housing defining a needle slot and a lateral opening into the needle slot, the needle slot comprising a secure zone configured to store the plurality of suture needles therein,wherein the housing further defines a needle driver channel extending along a length of an upper side of the housing, the needle driver channel configured to receive a tip of a needle driver therethrough as the needle driver advances each of the plurality of suture needles along the needle slot into the secure zone.295. An apparatus as in claim 294 , wherein the needle slot has a length claim 294 , a width claim 294 , and a thickness claim 294 , and wherein the needle driver channel extends along at least a portion of the length of the needle slot.296. An apparatus as in claim 295 , wherein the length of the needle slot is greater than the width of the needle slot claim 295 , and wherein the width of the needle slot is greater than the thickness of the needle slot.297. An apparatus as in claim 295 , wherein the needle driver channel extends through the thickness of the needle slot.298. An apparatus as in claim 294 , wherein the lateral opening is configured to move each ...

Devices and methods for suture placement

A suturing device includes an elongate body, a needle holder, an actuator, a needle and a needle retainer. The needle holder extends away from a distal end portion or is provided as part of the distal end portion of the elongate body. The needle holder includes a distal end section having a distal-most tip, and defines a needle passage and a distal opening adjacent the distal-most tip. The actuator is operable between a first operating position and a second operating position. Movement of the actuator from the first operating position toward the second operating position moves the needle in an advance direction. The needle is in the needle passage. The needle retainer engages the needle holder and the needle when the actuator is in the first operating position and inhibits movement of the needle toward distal opening while the actuator is in the first operating position.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASED OPERATING ROOM EFFICIENCY

Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle. 1. An apparatus for storing a needle , the apparatus comprising:a housing having an upper outward facing surface and a lower outward facing surface;a needle slot within the housing and located between the upper surface and the lower surface, the needle slot configured to receive the needle into the housing and comprising a secure zone configured to store the needle therein; anda needle driver slot extending a distance along the housing and the needle slot, the needle driver slot also extending through the housing, from the upper surface to the lower surface, wherein the needle driver slot is configured to receive a needle driver therethrough as the needle driver advances the needle along the needle slot and into the secure zone.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises an upper structure and a lower structure that are coupled together.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the upper outward facing surface is a surface of the upper structure and the lower outward facing surface is a surface of the lower structure.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the needle driver slot intersects the needle slot.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the needle driver slot is configured to allow viewing of said needle in the secure zone ...

Systems and methods for increased operating room efficiency

Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle.

DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR SUTURE MANAGEMENT

Devices, systems, and methods are provided for managing suture filament during a tissue repair procedure. One exemplary embodiment of an anchor insertion tool includes a handle, an elongate shaft extending distally from the handle, and a ring disposed around the elongate shaft. The ring can be configured to slide along a length of the shaft, and can be configured to engage a filament extending from an anchor removably coupled to the shaft's distal end during a suture anchor insertion procedure. In some embodiments, the ring can include one or more slots for receiving a filament and maintaining a tension applied to the filament. The ring can also include features that prevent it from rotating with respect to the shaft, such as a boss formed on a ring's central opening that engages a slot formed in the shaft. Other devices, systems, and methods for suture anchor insertion are also provided. 1. A method for repairing tissue , comprising:inserting a suture anchor removably and replaceably coupled to a distal end of an inserter shaft through a cannula to position the suture anchor adjacent to an implant site, the suture anchor having a suture filament associated therewith that extends proximally from the anchor and through the inserter shaft, and the inserter shaft having a ring slidably disposed therearound and couple to the suture filament such that as the anchor moves toward the implant site, the ring slides relative to the inserter shaft and a distance between the anchor and the ring increases.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein as the anchor moves toward the implant site claim 1 , the ring abuts a face of the cannula.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising inserting the suture filament into a slot of the ring to maintain a tension applied to the suture filament.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising rotating the inserter shaft to insert the suture anchor into bone while the ring guides a trailing portion of the suture filament through a slot formed in ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASED OPERATING ROOM EFFICIENCY

Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle. 1. An apparatus for storing a needle , the apparatus comprising:a housing comprising an upper outward facing surface and a lower outward facing surface;a needle slot within the housing and located between the upper surface and the lower surface, the needle slot configured to receive a needle into the housing and comprising a secure zone configured to store the needle therein; anda needle driver slot extending a distance along the housing and the needle slot, the needle driver slot also extending through the housing, from the upper surface to the needle slot, wherein the needle driver slot is configured to receive a needle driver therethrough as the needle driver advances the needle along the needle slot and into the secure zone.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises an upper structure and a lower structure that are coupled together.3. (canceled)4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the needle driver slot intersects the needle slot.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the needle driver slot is configured to allow viewing of said needle in the secure zone through the needle driver slot.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein needle slot is further configured and dimensioned to receive the needle in a lateral orientation.7. ...

Suturing device and methods of use thereof

A suturing device includes a hollow needle. The hollow needle has a length extending between a proximal end and a distal end and defining a lumen having an inner diameter. The suturing device further includes a length of surgical suture having a leading end and a trailing end and an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the lumen. At least a portion of the surgical suture is located within the lumen of the hollow needle. A surgical kit including the suturing device and methods of using the suturing device of the present invention are also disclosed.

SUTURE MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND METHODS

Delivery systems, methods and associated devices for management of an elongate element having sections with differing mechanical properties, in particular, for management of a loop of suture-wire element extending proximally from a delivery catheter for deployment of a heart implant. Such management devices can include an inner feature (e.g. outward facing groove or series of tabs) along an inner circle about which a suture can be coiled and an outer feature (e.g. inward facing groove or tabs) to engage and constrain a wire section having increased stiffness within a coil having a larger diameter than the coiled suture. Such devices can be provided separately or can be integrated within a handle of the delivery catheter. Methods of loading suture-wire management devices and utilizing such devices during deployment of an implantable anchor are also described herein. 1. A catheter handle device with integrated suture-wire management for managing excess suture-wire element , the handle comprising:a catheter handle body having a proximal portion and a distal portion;a catheter shaft and a hemostatic port provided in the distal portion an inner groove facing radially outward to facilitate winding of a suture section of the suture-wire element thereon within a coil, and', 'an outer groove facing radially inward to radially constrain a wire section of the suture-wire element in a coil., 'an enclosure disposed along the proximal portion, the enclosure being configured for storing and managing a loop of excess suture-wire element extending proximally from the hemostatic port, wherein the enclosure includes2. The catheter handle device of claim 1 ,a center portion between the proximal and distal portions, the center portion being configured to facilitate handling of the catheter by an operator.3. The catheter handle device of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure is defined by a proximal portion of the catheter body that interfaces with a releasable cap.4. The catheter handle ...

Suture Needle Capture Devices and Methods

Provided herein are protective devices that can fully capture and enclose a needle for a medical procedure, e.g., a swedged suture needle, such that the needle may safely remain attached to a wound or surgical site via suture material but also prevent accidental needle-stick injuries to medical personnel and patients. Such devices may be employed for temporary or longer periods of time while other phases related to the medical procedure transpire. 1. A device for storing a needle that is fixedly attached at one end to a suture material comprising: a container for enclosing the needle and a first portion of the suture material , wherein the container comprises:(i) a component for securing the needle inside the container; and(ii) a mechanism for opening and closing the container;wherein the container is configured to allow a second portion of the suture material to extend from the container when the container is in the closed position and contains a needle.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the needle is a surgical suture needle.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the needle is a swaged needle.4. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a component inside the container that is configured to be pierced by the end of the needle.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the component for securing the needle and the first portion of the suture material inside the container is configured to contain the needle between two elements that secure the needle in a fixed position.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the component configured to contain the needle between the two securing elements comprises at least two protrusions configured to contain the needle between the protrusions.7. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a component for securing the first portion of the suture material in a fixed position in the container.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the mechanism for opening and closing the container comprises a component for securing the container in a closed position.9. ...

Suture Packaging

A suture package for retaining a barbed suture is provided. The suture package includes a suture retaining member including an outer wall and an inner wall. The inner wall is radially spaced from the outer wall and defines a suture retaining area therebetween. The inner wall defines a needle retaining area and includes at least one opening therein to permit reception of at least one suture therethrough. The outer wall includes a plurality of inwardly extending tabs configured to engage a cover. The suture package further includes a cover configured to be received within the outer wall of the suture retaining member and to selectively engage the inwardly extending tabs formed thereon. 118-. (canceled)19. A suture package comprising:a suture retaining member including an outer wall and an inner wall, the inner wall being formed from a plurality protrusions radially spaced from the outer wall and defining a suture retaining area therebetween, wherein the inner wall defines a needle retaining area and includes at least one opening therein to permit reception of at least one suture therethrough, and at least one of the protrusions includes a slot configured to securely receive an end of a suture therethrough; anda cover configured to be received within the outer wall of the suture retaining member and to selectively engage inwardly extending tabs formed thereon.20. The suture package of claim 19 , wherein the suture retaining member is rigid.21. The suture package of claim 20 , wherein the suture retaining member comprises a polymer.22. The suture package of claim 19 , wherein the suture retaining member is substantially circular.23. The suture package of claim 19 , wherein the cover is substantially circular.24. The suture package of claim 19 , wherein the cover comprises paper.25. The suture package of claim 19 , wherein the needle retaining area includes at least one needle park.26. The suture package of claim 19 , wherein the needle retaining area includes at least ...

Kit for Placing Fixation Devices

The invention disclosed herein includes an apparatus for treatment of prolapse in a pelvic region of a patient, the apparatus comprising an implant member having anterior straps, mid-line straps, and posterior straps, sutures coupled to the implant to secure the implant to the pelvic region of the patient.

AMBIDEXTROUS SUPPORT BASE FOR A SUTURE THREAD

The invention relates to a support base (″) for a suture thread having two opposite sides () and comprising on one side () thereof a storage channel () for a suture thread in a wound position, and a holding zone () of one end of the suture thread, the holding zone () being surrounded by the storage channel (), the support base () being characterized by having a through-opening () between the two sides () thereof, the through-opening () extending into the holding zone () and continuing from the holding zone () in such a way as to intersect the storage channel (), and a shutter () moving between an open position for uncovering the through-opening () between the two sides () thereof, and a closed position for at least partially opening the through-opening (), the moving shutter () being configured to project, in the open position thereof, from the side () of the base (″) which is opposite to the side () on which the storage channel () is formed. 2123153. The support base (″) according to wherein the storage channel () is delimited externally by a peripheral wall () constituting a free edge of the support base (″) claim 1 , and the through opening () continues until it also intersects the peripheral wall ().316121465. The support base (″) according to one of and claim 1 , comprising a stiffening rib () projecting from at least one of the two opposite sides ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , the stiffening rib () extending along an edge of the through opening ().415232. The support base (″) according to claim 3 , wherein the stiffening rib extends between the through opening () and a segment () of the storage channel () having the overall shape of a C.5122222052220. The support base (″) according to one of to claim 3 , wherein the storage channel () comprises a first segment () of which a first end () leads into the through opening () claim 3 , the end of the thread located in the central holding zone leaving the storage channel () through the first end ().61. The support base (″) ...

SUTURE PACKAGING

Packaging for a suture, comprising: 27278. Packaging according to claim 1 , wherein the first flap () comprises a portion () having:{'b': 14', '58', '1', '58, 'a dimension (), measured parallel to the first slot () when the lid is in the first orientation with respect to the base, which is less than a length (L) of the first slot (), and'}{'b': 4', '58', '62', '1', '58, 'a dimension (L), measured parallel to the first slot () when the lid () is in the second orientation with respect to the base, which is greater than the length (L) of the first slot ().'}372. Packaging according to claim 1 , wherein the first flap () has an L shape.45817262. Packaging according to claim 1 , wherein the first slot () is formed in the base () claim 1 , and the first flap () is formed in the lid ().56272. Packaging according to claim 1 , wherein the lid () comprises a sheet claim 1 , the first flap () being formed by cutting out the sheet.6481485062525015248. Packaging according to claim 1 , comprising a boss () protruding from the base () claim 1 , the boss () having an apex () able to serve as a support for the lid () claim 1 , and a lateral wall () connecting the apex () to the base () claim 1 , the first slot being formed in the lateral wall () of the boss ().7. Packaging according to claim 1 , wherein the locking means further comprise:{'b': 60', '61', '1', '62, 'a second slot (, ) formed in one among the base () and the lid (),'}{'b': 74', '75', '1', '62', '74', '75', '60', '61', '72', '62', '1', '62', '1, 'a second flap (, ) formed in the other among the base () and the lid (), the second flap (, ) having a shape and dimensions adapted to be engaged in the second slot (, ) after engagement of the first flap () through the first slot, then rotation of the lid () from the first orientation to the second orientation with respect to the base (), so as to block the lid () in rotation with respect to the base () in the second orientation.'}8606117462. Packaging according to claim 7 , ...

SUTURE PACKAGES HAVING INTEGRATED SUTURE STRAIGHTENING ASSEMBLIES

A suture package includes a suture housing having a tray with a suture channel, and at least one suture disposed on the suture housing, whereby the suture includes a suture thread disposed within the suture channel of the tray. The package includes a suture straightening assembly provided on the suture housing. The suture straightening assembly defines a suture dispensing path for removing the suture thread from the suture housing. The suture straightening assembly includes a first suture thread straightening section that is configured to apply a first flexing force within a first plane upon an exterior surface of the suture thread as the suture thread is drawn along the suture dispensing path, and a second suture thread straightening section that is configured to apply a second flexing force within a second plane upon the exterior surface of the suture thread as the suture thread is drawn along the suture dispensing path. The first and second planes extend along axes that define an angle relative to one another. 1. A suture package comprising:a suture housing;a suture disposed on said suture housing, wherein said suture includes a suture thread;a suture straightening assembly provided on said suture housing, said suture straightening assembly defining a suture dispensing path for removing said suture thread from said suture housing;said suture straightening assembly including a first straightening section that is configured to apply first flexing forces upon an exterior surface of said suture thread within a first plane as said suture thread is drawn along the suture dispensing path, and a second straightening section that is configured to apply second flexing forces upon the exterior surface of said suture thread within a second plane as said suture thread is drawn along the suture dispensing path, wherein said first and second planes extend along axes that define an angle relative to one another.2. The suture package as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said first and ...

SUTURE PACKAGING DEVICE

A suture tray having an upper component with a top surface and a bottom surface is disclosed. The tray also includes a plurality of flexible members integrally coupled to the upper component such that the flexible members have a clearance for assisting easy lift-press mechanism and a lower component having an outer peripheral wall and inner peripheral wall. The outer and inner peripheral wall mate with the upper component to form a winding channel. The tray also includes a secondary female locking member integrally coupled to the inner peripheral wall, the secondary female locking member mates with a secondary male locking member integrally formed on the upper component to additionally lock the assembly. 1. A suture tray , comprising:a upper component having a top surface and a bottom surface;a plurality of flexible members integrally coupled to the upper component, the flexible members having a clearance for assisting a lift-press mechanism, wherein the clearance is in a range of 1 to 3 mm;a lower component having an outer peripheral wall and inner peripheral wall, the outer and inner peripheral walls mate with the upper component to form a winding channel; anda female connector integrally coupled to the inner peripheral wall, the female connector mates with a male connector integrally formed on the upper component to lock the upper component and the lower component.2. The suture tray as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the flexible members have an arcuate structure configured to hold the suture.3. The suture tray as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the arcuate structure of the flexible members may vary in a range of 0.58 mm to 0.62 mm.4. (canceled)5. The suture tray as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the clearance between any two consecutive flexible members of the plurality of flexible members is in the range of 1 mm to 3 mm to provide gripping of the suture.6. The suture tray as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each flexible member of the plurality of flexible members is ...

Systems and methods for increased operating room efficiency

Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle.

MULTIPLE PANEL SUTURE DISPENSING CARD AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME

The present disclosure is directed towards an apparatus comprising a card adapted to mount on a fixture and further adapted to fold into a box-shaped package with at least one wall and an internal cavity adapted to contain a suture, the card including a base and a plurality of tabs extending from the base, wherein one of the plurality of tabs includes a needle nest and one of the plurality of tabs is adapted to unfold and open one wall for removing the suture. 1. An apparatus for holding a suture , the apparatus comprising:a card including a base and a plurality of panels projecting outwardly from the base, the panels being adapted to fold to form the card into a box-shaped package;the base being adapted to mount on a fixture when the card is in an unfolded configuration for receiving the suture;the box-shaped package including a plurality of walls enclosing an internal cavity for containing the suture;one of the plurality of panels including a slit adapted to retain a portion of the suture proximate a needle while the suture is being placed in the apparatus;one of the plurality of panels including a needle nest adapted to capture the needle after the remainder of the suture has been placed into the apparatus; andone of the plurality of panels being adapted to facilitate bending whereby a user can open a portion of the box-shaped package to access the needle and remove the needle and suture therefrom.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a fold indicator extending along an edge of the base between the base and a corresponding one of the plurality of panels.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a locking mechanism adapted to securely close the box-shaped package.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the needle nest includes opposing fingers for holding one or more needles.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the slit is in a panel different from the panel having the needle nest.6. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein one of the plurality of ...

Suture storage devices, systems, and methods

Devices, systems, and methods are provided for managing suture filaments when performing soft tissue repair. One exemplary embodiment of a surgical suture management device is in the form of a suture loop management card. The card can generally be configured to hold open a collapsible loop of suture until a force applied to the loop is greater than a threshold tension. The card can include a number of different features that help to keep the loop open until the threshold tension is achieved, including features designed to prevent the filament from being mistakenly offloaded. The card can be configured to be removably inserted into a handle of an inserter tool for use as a surgical tissue repair system. Other devices, systems, and methods for performing soft tissue repair are also provided.

PACKAGE FOR SUTURES AND NEEDLES

A surgical sutures package includes a base having top and bottom surfaces, an outer periphery, and a longitudinal axis. An outer wall extending upwardly from the periphery has inner and outer surfaces and a top, the inner surface including bulges extending from the base top surface. An inner wall extending upwardly from the base top surface has inner and outer surfaces and a top. There is a suture channel cover having top and bottom surfaces and an outer periphery having a profiled surface corresponding to the profiled base outer wall inner surface. A cover outer edge opening forms a suture port having first and second ends. The suture track area to retain suture is formed between the outer wall inner surface and the inner wall outer surface of the base. The cover has a central recessed area having an outer periphery corresponding to the base inner wall inner surface. 110. A package () for surgical sutures , comprising:{'b': 12', '20', '22', '24', '26, 'a base member () having a top surface (), a bottom surface (), an outer periphery () and a longitudinal axis ();'}{'b': 30', '24', '12', '30', '32', '34', '36', '32', '30', '38', '20', '12, 'an outer wall () extending upwardly from the periphery () of said base member (), said outer wall () having an inner surface (), an outer surface (), and a top (), the inner surface () of the outer wall () being a profiled surface comprising a plurality of bulges () extending from the top surface () of the base member ();'}{'b': 40', '20', '12', '40', '42', '44', '46, 'an inner wall () extending upwardly from the top surface () of said base member (), said inner wall () having an inner surface (), an outer surface (), and a top ();'}{'b': 14', '70', '72', '74', '74', '76', '32', '30', '12, 'a suture channel cover member () having a top surface (), a bottom surface () and an outer periphery (), the outer periphery () having a profiled surface () corresponding to the profiled inner surface () of the outer wall () of the base member ...

Suture Packaging

A suture package for retaining a barbed suture is provided. The suture package includes a suture retaining member including an outer wall and an inner wall. The inner wall is radially spaced from the outer wall and defines a suture retaining area therebetween. The inner wall defines a needle retaining area and includes at least one opening therein to permit reception of at least one suture therethrough. The outer wall includes a plurality of inwardly extending tabs configured to engage a cover. The suture package further includes a cover configured to be received within the outer wall of the suture retaining member and to selectively engage the inwardly extending tabs formed thereon.

KNOTLESS ENDOSTITCH SUTURE RETAINER

A suture retainer is provided for supplying a surgical needle and an associated length of relatively stiff suture material to a surgical suturing apparatus. The suture retainer generally includes a body portion defining a suture tray and a loading unit positioned on the body portion. The loading unit is provided to retain a surgical needle in a position to be grasped by a surgical suturing apparatus. The suture tray retains the length of relatively stiff suture in a manner which prevents the relatively stiff suture from bending or otherwise being deformed. 117-. (canceled)18. A suture retainer comprising:an elongate body portion including a distal portion, a central portion, and a proximal portion, the distal portion coupled to the central portion by a first transition portion having an arcuate profile, the proximal portion coupled to the central portion by a second transition portion having a wall having a U-shape; anda loading unit disposed in the proximal portion, the loading unit including a needle support member and a receiving structure configured to receive an elongate tubular member of a surgical suturing apparatus.19. The suture retainer according to claim 18 , wherein the elongate body portion includes a bottom surface claim 18 , the central portion defining a first angle with respect to the bottom surface and the proximal portion defining a second angle with respect to the bottom surface claim 18 , the first and second angles being identical.20. The suture retainer according to claim 19 , wherein the proximal portion defines a recess.21. The suture retainer according to claim 19 , wherein the loading unit is configured to receive the elongate tubular member of the surgical suturing apparatus at the second angle relative to the bottom surface.22. The suture retainer according to claim 18 , wherein the needle support member of the loading unit includes an abutment surface configured to limit axial displacement of the elongate tubular member of the surgical ...

SURGICAL SUTURING INSTRUMENT CARTRIDGE WITH NEEDLE RELEASE FEATURE

A surgical instrument includes a body, a shaft, a cartridge receiving assembly, a suture cartridge, and a cage securement. The suture cartridge is configured to be received within the cartridge receiving assembly and has a cartridge body, a needle, a drive assembly, and a cage. The cage is movably secured to the cartridge body to selectively move relative to the cartridge body from a closed position to an opened position. In the closed position, the cage is configured to contain the needle within the cartridge body. In the opened position, the cage is configured such that the needle is removable from the cartridge body. The cage securement is configured to move from a first position to a second position to inhibit movement of the cage from the closed position toward the opened position, yet release movement of the cage for selectively moving the cage to the opened position. 1. A surgical instrument , comprising:(a) a body having an actuator configured to be selectively manipulated by an operator;(b) a shaft extending distally from the body;(c) a cartridge receiving assembly projecting from a distal end portion of the shaft, wherein the cartridge receiving assembly has a transmission mechanism operatively connected to the actuator and configured to be selectively driven via selective manipulation of the actuator; (i) a cartridge body,', '(ii) a needle removably positioned within the cartridge body,', '(iii) a drive assembly releasably coupled to the needle and configured to engage the transmission mechanism to thereby drive the needle along a predetermined path, and', '(iv) a cage movably secured to the cartridge body and configured to selectively move relative to the cartridge body from a closed position to an opened position, wherein the cage in the closed position is configured to contain the needle within the cartridge body, and wherein the cage in the opened position is configured allow removal of the needle from the cartridge body; and, '(d) a suture cartridge ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SUTURING

Provided is a system, a device, a cassette for use therein and method for suturing two tissue sections, for example two sections of a tissue, by using a plurality of consecutively-arranged anchoring units. 131.-. (canceled)32. A device for suturing together two tissue sections , comprising: each anchoring element being configured for penetration through the tissue and for deployment after tissue penetration in a manner so as to arrest said anchoring element from retracting back through the tissue;', 'the one or more threads being slidably coupled to the thread-coupling element and extending between thread-coupling elements of consecutive anchoring units, such that manipulating the thread brings a deployed unit into proximity with a previous deployed unit;', 'the thread-coupling elements being configured for locking to the suturing thread once brought into said proximity; and comprising, 'a holder holding a plurality of consecutive anchoring units for deployment in a tissue, the units being linked to one another by one or more suturing threads, each comprising a tissue-anchoring element and a thread-coupling element coupled to the thread, the two elements in each unit being linked to one another;'} deploying an anchoring unit such that the anchoring element is fixed into the tissue, and for', 'manipulating the thread to bring a deployed unit into said proximity., 'an actuation arrangement configured for'}33. The device of claim 32 , wherein the actuation arrangement comprises a displacing member axially reciprocating in a forward-rearward direction and configured for displacement of the anchoring unit or tissue-penetrating portion thereof to position the anchoring element within the tissue.34. The device of claim 33 , whereinsaid displacing member has an elongated forward portion defined between a tapered, tissue-penetrating end and a shoulder,said displacing member being configured for insertion of said forward portion through said bore, to thereby axially displace ...

Apparatus and Methods for Loading a Closing Device

A method and apparatus are disclosed for loading a closing device onto a delivery device at the point of use and for using the apparatus for treating the intervertebral disc. The apparatus includes a cartridge for loading a closing device onto a delivery device at the point of use, the cartridge comprising a tab holding feature for holding one or more tabs of the closing device and a tab loading feature for loading tabs onto the delivery device. A method of treating an intervertebral disc includes the steps of loading a closing device into a delivery device at the point of use, the closing device comprising at least two tabs coupled to a connecting element, and substantially approximating a defect in the intervertebral disc using the closing device delivered by the delivery device.

SURGICAL NEEDLE SAFETY SHIELD AND CONTAINER FOR HOLDING THE SAME

Disclosed is a surgical needle safety shield for retaining surgical needles. The safety shield having a housing that can be split to allow for user-initiated placement and removal of the surgical needle therefrom. The safety shield also having a needle access port within the housing to allow for a portion of the surgical needle to be grasped to facilitate removal and insertion of the surgical needle in the housing. Also disclosed is a container for storing one or more surgical needle safety shields and a kit made up of such a container and one or more surgical needle safety shields. 1. A surgical needle safety shield comprising:a housing for retaining a surgical needle therein, at least a portion of the housing being split to form a passageway to allow for user-initiated placement and removal of the surgical needle from the housing;one or more bidirectional stops positioned in the passageway to prevent the surgical needle retained in the housing from moving out of the passageway without the user engaging the surgical needle; anda needle access port within the housing to allow for a portion of the surgical needle to be grasped to facilitate removal and insertion of the surgical needle through the passageway and over the one or more bidirectional stops,wherein the housing surrounds at least a patient interfacing end of the surgical needle, andwherein resistance provided by the one or more bidirectional stops against the user-initiated placement of the surgical needle into the housing is substantially equal to the resistance provided by the one or more bidirectional stops against the user-initiated removal of the surgical needle from the housing.2. The surgical needle safety shield according to claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the housing is sectioned to form a tab within the housing claim 1 , and wherein the tab is urged against the housing to retain the surgical needle therein.3. The surgical needle safety shield according to claim 2 , wherein the tab ...

SUTURE PACKAGE

A suture package for storing sutures armed with needles. The suture package includes a base member with a base outer periphery and a top member with a top outer periphery. The base member includes a base outer wall extending upwardly from a top side of the base member and along the base outer periphery. The base outer wall includes a plurality of base teeth and a plurality of base intercostal spaces arranged alternatively around the base outer periphery. The top member includes a top outer wall extending downwardly from a bottom side of the top member and along the top outer periphery. The top outer wall includes a plurality of top teeth and a plurality of top intercostal spaces arranged alternatively around the top outer periphery. 1- A suture package for storing sutures armed with needles , the suture package comprising:a base member with a base outer periphery, the base member comprising a base outer wall extending upwardly from a top side of the base member and along the base outer periphery, the base outer wall comprising a plurality of base teeth and a plurality of base intercostal spaces, the plurality of base teeth and the plurality of base intercostal spaces arranged alternatively around the base outer periphery; one or more base teeth from the plurality of base teeth filling respective top intercostal spaces from the plurality of top intercostal spaces; and', 'one or more top teeth from the plurality of top teeth filling respective base intercostal spaces from the plurality of base intercostal spaces; and, 'a top member with a top outer periphery, the top member comprising a top outer wall extending downwardly from a bottom side of the top member and along the top outer periphery, the top outer wall comprising a plurality of top teeth and a plurality of top intercostal spaces, the plurality of top teeth and the plurality of top intercostal spaces arranged alternatively around the top outer periphery, each respective top tooth from the plurality of top ...

Packaged antimicrobial medical device having improved shelf life and method of preparing same

A packaged antimicrobial suture. The packaged antimicrobial suture includes an inner package having a source of antimicrobial agent, the source of antimicrobial agent comprising a plurality of patches, each patch having a pair of antimicrobial material reservoirs; at least one suture positioned within the inner package, the at least one suture comprising one or more surfaces; and an outer package having an inner surface, the outer package having the inner package positioned within; wherein the at least one suture, the inner package and the inner surface of the outer package are subjected to time, temperature and pressure conditions sufficient to transfer an effective amount of the antimicrobial agent from the antimicrobial agent source to the at least one suture and the inner package, thereby substantially inhibiting bacterial colonization on the at least one suture and the inner package. A method of making a packaged antimicrobial suture having is also provided.

SURGICAL SUTURE PACKAGE

The surgical suture package includes: a main body including a base plate, an outer wall portion, and an inner wall portion providing a portion accommodating a suture; a fixing clip serving to fasten a suture needle coupled to an end of the suture; multiple protruding bumps; and multiple cover members provided on an upper portion of the inner wall portion, and configured to cover above the suture in a manner being bent outward and being hooked on lower surfaces of the protruding bumps to keep being bent such that the suture accommodated in the accommodating portion is prevented from being released, wherein a label is provided on an upper part of the main body to provide product information including a product name and is fastened by inserting an edge thereof between the protruding bumps and the cover members. 1. A surgical suture package comprising:a main body including a base plate, an outer wall portion extending upward along an outer edge of the base plate, and an inner wall portion configured inside the inner wall portion in a manner extending upward to provide an accommodating portion accommodating a suture;a fixing clip provided on an inner surface of the base plate and serving to fasten a suture needle coupled to an end of the suture;multiple protruding bumps provided on an upper inner surface of the outer wall portion in a manner being spaced a predetermined distance apart from each other; andmultiple cover members provided on an upper portion of the inner wall portion in a manner being spaced a predetermined distance apart from each other, and configured to cover above the suture in a manner being bent outward and being hooked on lower surfaces of the protruding bumps to keep being bent such that the suture accommodated in the accommodating portion is prevented from being released,wherein a label is provided on an upper part of the main body to provide product information including a product name and is fastened by inserting an edge thereof between the ...

SUTURE NEEDLE PACKAGES FOR LOADING SUTURE NEEDLES AND METHODS OF PASSING SUTURE NEEDLES THROUGH TROCARS

A system for aligning a needle driver with a tip of a suture needle includes a suture needle package having a base, a needle driver alignment guide, and at least one connector for securing the suture needle. The needle driver alignment guide has first and second lateral guide walls that oppose one another for defining a needle driver guide channel. An end wall interconnects the first and second lateral guide walls for defining a distal end of the needle driver alignment guide. The at least one connector secures the suture needle over the base and controls the orientation of the suture needle so that a tip of the suture needle is located within the suture needle guide channel and is bounded by the end wall and the first and second lateral guide walls. A needle driver has a clamping assembly at a distal end that engages the end wall of the needle driver alignment guide for aligning the clamping assembly with the tip of the suture needle. 1. A suture needle package comprising:a base;a needle driver alignment guide overlying said base, said needle driver alignment guide including first and second lateral guide walls that oppose one another for defining a needle driver guide channel;a suture needle overlying said base, said suture needle including a proximal end and a distal end having a tapered section that terminates at a tip;at least one connector releasably securing said suture needle over said base, wherein said at least one connector orients said suture needle relative to said first and second lateral guide walls so that said tip of said suture needle is located within said suture needle guide channel and is bounded by said first and second lateral guide walls.2. The suture needle package as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said needle driver guide channel has a proximal end claim 1 , a distal end claim 1 , and a longitudinal axis that extends between the proximal and distal ends thereof.3. The suture needle package as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said needle driver ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASED OPERATING ROOM EFFICIENCY

Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle. 1293-. (canceled)294. An apparatus for dispensing and storing a plurality of suture needles , the apparatus comprising: an entry zone and a secure zone;', 'an upper structure forming an upper portion of the secure zone; and', 'a lower structure forming a lower portion of the entry zone and the secure zone, the entry zone comprising an exposed part of the lower structure and the secure zone, the secure zone located between the upper and lower structures and configured to securely retain needles therein; and, 'a needle receptacle comprisinga suture needle dispenser coupled to the lower structure of the needle receptacle.295. The apparatus of claim 294 , wherein:the needle receptacle adheres to the suture needle dispenser.296. The apparatus of claim 294 , wherein:the suture needle dispenser is coupled to the lower structure of the needle receptacle at the entry zone.297. The apparatus of claim 294 , wherein:the upper structure comprises a transparent material so that suture needles stored in the secure zone can be viewed through the upper structure.298. The apparatus of claim 294 , wherein:the needle receptacle has an elongate axis extending along a length of the needle receptacle, from the entry zone to the secure zone;the suture needle ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASED OPERATING ROOM EFFICIENCY

Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle. 1. A method of securing a dispensed suture needle , the method comprising:providing a needle receptacle comprising a housing having a top and a bottom and at least one opening between the top and the bottom configured and dimensioned to receive the dispensed suture needle inserted therethrough;inserting a dispensed suture needle into the opening of the housing with a needle driver;placing the dispensed suture needle in a secure zone of the housing, in an orientation with a tip of the dispensed suture needle secured; andreleasing the suture needle from the needle driver.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the needle receptacle is located within a near surgical field claim 1 , and wherein the steps of inserting claim 1 , placing claim 1 , and releasing are performed within the near surgical field.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the near surgical field is bounded by a length extending from a front side of a torso of a surgeon to an incision claim 2 , a width extending between forearms of the surgeon in a neutral rotation position and a height extending vertically from a height of the incision to shoulders of the surgeon.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein inserting a dispensed suture needle comprises inserting the dispensed suture needle in a ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASED OPERATING ROOM EFFICIENCY

Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle. 1. A system for handling suture needles , the system comprising:a suture package configured to dispense a plurality of suture needles;a needle receptacle configured to store a plurality of dispensed suture needles; anda support configured to support one or more of the suture package or the needle receptacle.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the needle receptacle is arranged to place the suture needle in the receptacle with a tip of the suture needle oriented away from the surgeon.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the suture needle comprises a curved suture needle and the needle receptacle is arranged to place the suture needle in the receptacle with each end of the suture needle oriented away from the surgeon.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the suture package claim 1 , the needle receptacle claim 1 , and the support are configured to remain within a near surgical field.5. The system of claim 5 , wherein the near surgical field is bounded by a length extending from a front side of a torso of a surgeon to an incision claim 5 , a width extending between forearms of the surgeon in a neutral rotation position and a height extending vertically from a height of the incision to shoulders of the surgeon.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASED OPERATING ROOM EFFICIENCY

Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle. 1. An apparatus for receiving a dispensed suture needle , the dispensed suture needle having a tip , a trailing end , and a needle body extending between the tip and the trailing end , the apparatus comprising:a housing having a top and a bottom;at least one opening between the top and the bottom configured and dimensioned to receive the dispensed suture needle inserted therethrough; anda secure zone within the housing to hold the dispensed suture needle in an orientation with the tip secured.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is configured to be supported within a near surgical field.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the near surgical field is bounded by a length extending from a front side of a torso of a surgeon to an incision claim 2 , a width extending between forearms of the surgeon in a neutral rotation position and a height extending vertically from a height of the incision to shoulders of the surgeon.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one opening is configured and dimensioned to receive the dispensed suture needle in a lateral orientation.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the dispensed suture needle is a curved needle and at least a portion of the curved needle body enters the opening before ...

SUTURING INSTRUMENT CARTRIDGE WITH SUTURE PATH HAVING NEEDLE BARRIERS

A needle cartridge for a surgical suturing instrument includes a cartridge body, a track extending through the cartridge body and defining a circular path, an arcuate needle movably positioned within the track, and a suture thread extending from the arcuate needle. A needle driver operatively connects to the cartridge body and the arcuate needle. The needle driver is configured to orbit the arcuate needle along the circular path. A needle cover is secured to the cartridge body such that the needle cover and the cartridge body define a gap, which receives the suture thread therethrough. A retention abutment extends from at least one of the cartridge body or the needle cover into the gap such that the needle cover, the cartridge body, and the retention abutment at least partially define a tortuous path configured to retain the orbiting arcuate needle in the track while the suture thread passes therethrough. 1. A needle cartridge for a surgical suturing instrument , the needle cartridge comprising:(a) a cartridge body;(b) a track extending through at least a portion of the cartridge body and defining a circular path;(c) an arcuate needle movably positioned within the track and having a leading end and a trailing end;(d) a suture thread extending from the trailing end;(e) a needle driver operatively connected to the cartridge body and the arcuate needle, wherein the needle driver is configured to orbit the arcuate needle along the circular path;(f) a needle cover secured to the cartridge body such that the needle cover and the cartridge body define a gap therebetween, wherein the gap is configured to receive the suture thread therethrough; and(g) a first retention abutment extending from at least one of the cartridge body or the needle cover into the gap such that the needle cover, the cartridge body, and the first retention abutment at least partially define a tortuous path configured to retain the orbiting arcuate needle in the track while the suture thread passes ...

HOUSING FOR STORING SUTURES THEREIN, AND METHODS OF USE THEREFOR

Various embodiments for a surgical element carrier are described. The surgical element carrier includes a housing dimensioned for insertion through a surgical port during a surgery, where the housing has a first housing portion and a second housing portion movable relative to the first housing portion between a closed position and an open position. The surgical element carrier is configured to retain surgical elements, such as sutures, in a stacked arrangement within the housing that are accessible when the surgical element carrier is in the open position. Further, the surgical element carrier further includes a spacer having a spacer body. The spacer may be positioned between at least two of the surgical elements. The spacer includes a projecting portion extending from a side of the spacer, where the projecting portion may fold over the spacer body to at least partially overlap one of the surgical elements positioned thereon. 1. A surgical element carrier , comprising:a housing dimensioned for insertion through a surgical port during a surgery, the housing comprising a first housing portion and a second housing portion movable relative to the first housing portion between a closed position and an open position;a plurality of surgical elements in a stacked arrangement within the housing that are accessible when the surgical element carrier is in the open position; anda spacer having a spacer body, the spacer being positioned between at least two of the plurality of surgical elements, the spacer comprising a projecting portion extending from a side of the spacer, the projecting portion being folded over the spacer body to at least partially overlap one of the plurality of surgical elements positioned thereon.2. The surgical element carrier of claim 1 , wherein the spacer further comprises a slot on a side of the spacer opposite that of the projecting portion claim 1 , the slot being dimensioned to receive and retain the projecting portion therein.3. The surgical ...

Packaging for surgical suture material

In a packaging (1) for surgical suture material, a thread duct (10) which runs in a wound manner is formed in a base (2), which thread duct opens at its first end (11) to a thread removal zone (3). The base (2) is provided with a cover. The thread removal zone (3) has a recess (24) in the base (2) adjacent to the first end (11) of the thread duct (10), adjacent to which recess a thread tray (26), which faces the first end (11) of the thread duct (10), is located.

Processo para preparar compostos ciclo-hexapeptídeo

用于内窥镜式和机器人辅助式外科手术的缝合线递送工具

本发明公开了一种缝合线递送工具，所述缝合线递送工具可释放地固定自固位缝合线以允许将所述自固位缝合线通过入口递送到患者体内的外科手术部位。本发明所公开的缝合线递送工具适于手动操作和使用机器人辅助式外科手术系统的操作。在一些实施例中，缝合线线轴为筒的一部分，所述筒可释放地附接到所述缝合线递送工具。在一些实施例中，筒在所述自固位缝合线调配之后被替换并且在一些实施例中选择具有不同自固位缝合线的不同筒并将它们附接到手术所需的缝合线递送工具。

Emergency self-retaining sutures and packaging therefor

FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to medicine. Removable bidirectional self-retaining suture material contains first and second ends, a periphery and multiple fasteners. Holders on first section of suture material between first end of suture material and first axial location on suture material allow suture material to pass through tissue in direction of first end and prevent suture material from passing through tissue in a direction opposite to movement of first end. Holders on first section of suture material between first end of suture material and first axial location on suture material allow suture material to pass through tissue in direction of first end and prevent suture material from passing through tissue in a direction opposite to movement of first end. Gripping engaging element between first and second axial locations has an enlarged gripping surface. EFFECT: suture material can be used for temporary wound closure in individuals suffering from injury, and can be easily removed once said individual is provided adequate medical treatment. 14 cl, 22 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК A61B 17/04 (13) 2 580 479 C2 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2013126423/14, 09.11.2011 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 09.11.2011 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (72) Автор(ы): Д'АГОСТИНО Уилльям Л. (US), МЕРКЕЛ Мэтт (US), БОУСЕР Рон (US), ХОЙТ Марк (US) R U (73) Патентообладатель(и): ЭТИКОН ЭлЭлСи (US) 09.11.2010 US 61/411,918; 10.11.2010 US 61/412,389 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 20.12.2014 Бюл. № 35 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 2005/0267532 A1, 01.12.2005. SU 560599 A, 19.07.1977. US 2009/0248067 A1, 01.10.2009. EP 1075843 A1, 14.02.2001. GB 1091282 A, 15.11.1967. (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 10.06.2013 2 5 8 0 4 7 9 (45) Опубликовано: 10.04.2016 Бюл. № 10 US 2011/060069 (09.11. ...

Suture peg

Suture packaging and methods of use related thereto, wherein sutures are stored in suture packaging having a panel with apertures, needle parks removably or fixedly and selectively inserted into the apertures, and wrapping pegs removably or fixedly and selectively inserted into the apertures.

A process for preparing certain aza cyclohexapeptides

화학식 I의 아자 사이클로헥사펩타이드를 제조하는 신규한 방법을 기재한다. A novel method of preparing aza cyclohexapeptides of Formula (I) is described. 화학식 I Formula I 위의 화학식 I에서, In Formula I above, R 1 , R I , R II 및 R III 은 명세서에서 정의한 바와 같다. R 1 , R I , R II and R III are as defined in the specification.

Method for assembling a package for sutures

A novel method and apparatus for riveting a two-piece suture tray package. A two-piece suture tray assembly is provided having a top member and a bottom member. The top member has a top and a bottom, and plurality of rivet members extending down from the bottom of the top member. The rivet members have free ends. The bottom member has a top and a flat bottom surface, and a plurality of rivet receiving openings extending therethrough. A counterbore surrounds each rivet receiving opening in the flat bottom surface. An ultrasonic riveting apparatus is provided having a clamp member with a cavity, and an ultrasonic horn member having a flat bottom moveably mounted in the cavity. The assembly is mounted in the riveting apparatus and engaged by the clamp member. The flat bottom of the horn member engages the free ends of the rivet members, and when energized by an ultrasonic generator, causes the free ends of the rivet members to deform into the counterbores, such that the free ends are flat and in alignment with the bottom surface of the bottom member.

Instruments and methods for delivering thread for endoscopic and robotic surgery

FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to medicine. System for delivering thread to operation site in patient's organism with endoscopic instrument contains multitude of cartridges, each of which contains thread and cartridge selector. Cartridge selector can select cartridge with selected thread. Cartridge drive is capable of moving selected cartridge on endoscopic instrument and open selected cartridge for access to self-held thread within operation site in patient's organism. EFFECT: system provides delivery and removal of self-held thread to operation site in patient's organism through access hole. 11 cl, 6 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК A61B 17/04 (13) 2 568 538 C2 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2012157810/14, 10.06.2011 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 10.06.2011 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (72) Автор(ы): АВЕЛАР Рюи (US), ДРУБЕТСКИ Лев (CA), НАЙМАГОН Александер (CA) 11.06.2010 US 61/354,009 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 20.07.2014 Бюл. № 14 R U (73) Патентообладатель(и): ЭТИКОН, ЭлЭлСи (US) (45) Опубликовано: 20.11.2015 Бюл. № 32 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 11.01.2013 2 5 6 8 5 3 8 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 5478344 A, 26.12.1995. WO 2008/ 150773 A1, 11.12.2008. SU 1725847 A1, 15.04.1992. RU 2076639 C1, 10.04.1997. RU 2310405 C2, 20.11.2007. SU 2007729 A, 15.08.1967. (86) Заявка PCT: 2 5 6 8 5 3 8 R U C 2 C 2 US 2011/040014 (10.06.2011) (87) Публикация заявки PCT: WO 2011/156733 (15.12.2011) Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б. Спасская, 25, строение 3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры" (54) ИНСТРУМЕНТЫ И СПОСОБЫ ДОСТАВКИ НИТИ ДЛЯ ЭНДОСКОПИЧЕСКОЙ И РОБОТИЗИРОВАННОЙ ХИРУРГИИ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к медицине. Система эндоскопическому инструменту и открывать для доставки нити к месту операции в организме выбранный ...

Multistrand suture package with single strand suture dispensing

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Apparatus and method for suturing

本发明涉及用于缝合的设备和方法。提供了一种用于通过使用多个连续布置的锚固单元来缝合两个组织区段例如组织的两个区段的系统、设备、用于其中使用的盒子以及方法。

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CLOSING FABRIC

1. Узел для ушивания раны, содержащий:изогнутое устройство ввода, имеющее дистальный конец и проксимальный конец;нитевидный элемент, проходящий между проксимальным концом и дистальным концом, причем проксимальный конец соединен с проксимальным концом изогнутого устройства ввода;первый фиксатор, соединенный с нитевидным элементом между его первым и вторым концами; ивторой фиксатор, расположенный на дистальном конце нитевидного элемента;причем нитевидный элемент выполнен с возможностью образовывать скользящий узел между первым и вторым фиксаторами так, чтобы обеспечить уменьшение расстояния между первым и вторым фиксаторами путем вытягивания проксимального конца нитевидного элемента, ипричем дистальный конец изогнутого устройства ввода принимается в канал в указанном первом фиксаторе, а указанный канал проходит вдоль продольной длины указанного первого фиксатора.2. Узел для ушивания раны по п.1, в котором первый фиксатор соединен с нитевидным элементом с возможностью скольжения.3. Узел для ушивания раны по п.1, в котором первый фиксатор включает в себя проникающий в ткань первый конец.4. Узел для ушивания раны по п.3, в котором первый и второй концы первого фиксатора являются конусообразными.5. Узел для ушивания раны по п.1, в котором канал в первом фиксаторе проходит через него между первым и вторым концами.6. Узел для ушивания раны по п.5, в котором дистальный конец изогнутого устройства ввода проходит через весь канал в указанном первом фиксаторе так, что его проникающий в ткань конец проходит наружу за первый конец первого фиксатора.7. Узел для ушивания раны по п.5, в котором канал имеет первую часть и втору� РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК A61B 17/04 (13) 2014 101 495 A (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2014101495/14, 18.06.2012 (71) Заявитель(и): ЭТИКОН, ИНК. (US) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 20.06.2011 US 13/163,798 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на ...

Self-retaining sutures with bi-directional retainers or uni-directional retainers

Provided herein are sutures for use in a procedure applied to tissue, and methods for forming such sutures. Some sutures include bi-directional retainers, each of which can be deployed in two directions, but once deployed in one direction, resist motion in the opposite direction. Other sutures include uni-directional retainers that are conical in shape, and include tissue en-gaging protrusions that extend from edges and/or angled walls of the conical retainers.

Package with surgical suture material

Surgical method for affixing a valve to a heart using a looped suture combination

A surgical suture loop combination and a method of using the combination. The combination has a suture and a surgical needle. The ends of the suture are mounted to the surgical needle to form a suture loop. A pledget member is mounted to the suture loop. A replacement heart valve is mounted to a cardiac valve annulus using the suture loop combinations and surgical procedures of the present invention.

Needle reload device for use with endostitch device

A needle reload device includes a loading assembly including a needle holder pulley and a needle release arm. The needle holder pulley includes a base including first and second portions configured to receive a needle. The needle release arm is transitionable between an engaged state, in which the needle release arm engages the needle holder pulley to inhibit rotation of the needle holder pulley, and a disengaged state, in which the needle release arm is disengaged from the needle holder pulley such that the needle holder pulley is rotatable. When the needle release arm is in the engaged state, the first portion of the needle holder pulley is positioned between jaws of a stitching device, and when the needle release arm is in the disengage state, the second portion of the base of the needle holder pulley is positioned between the jaws.

Self-retaining sutures with bi-directional retainers or uni-directional retainers

Provided herein are sutures for use in a procedure applied to tissue, and methods for forming such sutures. Some sutures include bi-directional retainers, each of which can be deployed in two directions, but once deployed in one direction, resist motion in the opposite direction. Other sutures include uni-directional retainers that are conical in shape, and include tissue engaging protrusions that extend from edges and/or angled walls of the conical retainers.

Emergency self-retaining sutures and packaging

A removable self-retaining suture system and methods for use thereof in emergency situations. The system comprises one or more self-retaining suture segments and a grasp engagement element. The system may be used for temporary wound closure in a trauma victim, and may be easily removed upon the availability of proper medical care to the victim.

Suture delivery tools for endoscopic and robot-assisted surgery and methods

A suture delivery tool releasably secures a self-retaining suture to permit delivery of the self-retaining suture to a surgical site in a patient through an access port. Suture delivery tools are disclosed suitable for manual operation and operation using robotically-assisted surgical systems. In some embodiments, a suture spool is part of a cartridge which is releasably attached to the suture delivery tool. Cartridges is, in some embodiments, replaced after deployment of the self-retaining suture and different cartridges having different self-retaining suture are, in some embodiments, selected and attached to the suture delivery tool as required for a procedure.

There is the self-sustaining stitching thread of two-way keeper or unidirectional keeper

本发明公开了在施加于组织上的处理过程中使用的缝合线以及用于形成该缝合线的方法。一些缝合线包括多个双向保持器，各双向保持器可以沿两个方向部署，但是一旦沿一个方向部署，将阻止沿相反方向运动。其它缝合线包括单向保持器，该单向保持器为锥形形状，并包括组织接合凸起，该组织接合凸起从锥形保持器的边缘和/或倾斜壁伸出。

sewing cotton for laparoscopic port site closure device

The present invention relates to a suturing thread for a laparoscopic port site closing device. A cartridge storing the suturing thread is formed on a front end of a laparoscopic port site closing needle guide. The suturing thread is guided by the needle guide and hung on the tip of a needle passing through a body tissue in order to be extracted along the entering path when the needle is pulled out and to be tied on the outside, thereby closing the laparoscopic port. A tube-shaped body is formed to be inserted into a punctured surgery port and has multiple guide grooves facing each other to guide the needle which is to be inserted into the body tissue. Blades are formed to be fitted into the body and be folded in and out from the lower part by using a cam method. The blades are folded out when a control rod penetrating the tube-shaped body rotates in a normal direction. The blades are folded in when the control rod rotates in a reverse direction. The replaceable cartridge which is detachable to the control rod is formed on the lower end of the body. The cartridge includes the blades unfolded to both sides by the control rod and a partition chamber storing the suturing thread in order to fit both ends of the suturing thread to the blades in order to hang the end of the suturing thread to a groove on the needle inserted into the body from the outside and extract the suturing thread to the outside.

Wedge-shaped suture anchor and method for implanting the same

Package for needle sutures (pledget package)

A package is disclosed for containing a plurality of combined surgical suture devices, particularly of the double armed type having a pledget and used for cardiovascular surgical procedures. A backing panel has a protective cover adhesively affixed to one side and defines a plurality of straight elongated suture tracks for reception of the flexible suture portion therein. An aperture is positioned at each end of each track to facilitate reception of the flexible suture portion into the track and drawing a vacuum therein to assist drawing the flexible suture portion into the track. Preferred embodiments include separate features such as a foam needle park or an end flap configured to support the a suture needles beneath tabs. Still another embodiment includes and end flap which defines pockets to receive the needles. A method for packaging such sutures is also disclosed.

PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CERTAIN AZA CYCLE EXAPEPTIDES

Base paper for packing suture

(57)【要約】本公報は電子出願前の出願データであるた め要約のデータは記録されません。

AMBIDEXTRE SUPPORT BASE FOR SUTURE WIRE

il est proposé une base support (1) pour fil de suture présentant deux côtés opposés (12, 14) et comprenant sur un (12) de ses côtés un canal de retenue (2) d'un fil de suture dans une position enroulée, et une zone de parcage (4) d'une extrémité du fil de suture, la zone de parcage (4) étant entourée par le canal de retenue (2), la base support (1) étant caractérisé en ce qu'elle présente une ouverture traversante (5) entre ses deux côtés (12, 14), l'ouverture traversante (5) s'étendant dans la zone de parcage (4) et se prolongeant depuis la zone de parcage (4) de façon à couper le canal de retenue (2). there is provided a suture support base (1) having two opposite sides (12, 14) and comprising on one (12) of its sides a retaining channel (2) of a suture in a wound position, and a parking area (4) at one end of the suture, the parking area (4) being surrounded by the retaining channel (2), the support base (1) being characterized in that it has a through opening (5) between its two sides (12, 14), the through opening (5) extending into the parking area (4) and extending from the parking area (4) to cut the channel restraint (2).

Suture winding device and methods of use thereof

A suture winding device having a rotatable base and a holder is provided. The rotatable base includes a needle holder for receiving a needle having a quantity of attached suture. A plurality of rods is disposed on the base for aligning a retainer thereon. Rods may be arranged in one or more arrays on the rotatable base. The base may be rotated to form loops of suture around the arrays of rods. The retainer includes first and second members that may be joined together using pressure and/or heat.

NOVEL HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS, THEIR PREPARATION AND THEIR USE AS COLORANTS

La présente invention a pour objet les composés de formule : (CF DESSIN DANS BOPI) dans laquelle chaque R1 signifie, indépendamment, l'oxygène, =NH ou =N-R2 , où R2 signifie un groupe aromatique ou hétéroaromatique, au moins 2 symboles R1 devant signifier =N-R2 . Ces composés sont utiles pour la coloration dans la masse des matières plastiques. The present invention relates to the compounds of formula: (CF DRAWING IN BOPI) in which each R1 signifies, independently, oxygen, = NH or = N-R2, where R2 signifies an aromatic or heteroaromatic group, at least 2 symbols R1 to stand for = N-R2. These compounds are useful for the bulk coloring of plastics.

PACKAGING FOR NEEDLE-FILLED SURGICAL SUTURES

DEVICE FOR STORING AND CLASSIFYING AT LEAST ONE SURGICAL SUTURE WIRE.

Patent FR2330371B1

NOVEL HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS, THEIR PREPARATION AND THEIR USE AS DYES

PACKAGING FOR SURGICAL SUTURE WIRES

Packaging for surgical suture.

PACKAGING FOR TWO-BRANCH SURGICAL SUTURE WIRES

L'invention concerne un empaquetage de fils de suture à deux branches (c'est-à-dire garnis d'une aiguille à chaque extrémité), pour chirurgie ophtalmologique, constitué par une carte 10 repliable sur elle-même en plusieurs panneaux, abritant le fil de suture 23, et dont un des panneaux 14 porte une monture amovible 9 portant un corps élastique 20 immobilisant les aiguilles 24, 25 et dans une fente 21 duquel est immobilisée une boucle 22 du fil, équidistante des deux aiguilles, cette monture étant facilement accessible et permettant d'extraire soit un fil de suture à deux branches soit, après sectionnement de la boucle 22, l'un des deux fils de suture à une branche, l'autre restant à l'abri dans l'empaquetage, lequel est stérilisable par les moyens habituels. The invention relates to a package of sutures with two branches (that is to say with a needle at each end), for ophthalmologic surgery, consisting of a card 10 foldable on itself in several panels, housing the suture 23, and one of the panels 14 of which carries a removable frame 9 carrying an elastic body 20 immobilizing the needles 24, 25 and in a slot 21 of which is immobilized a loop 22 of the thread, equidistant from the two needles, this frame being easily accessible and making it possible to extract either a two-branch suture or, after severing the loop 22, one of the two single-branch sutures, the other remaining safe in the packaging, which can be sterilized by the usual means.

Suture packaging

A suture package for retaining a barbed suture is provided. The suture package includes a suture retaining member including an outer wall and an inner wall. The inner wall is radially spaced from the outer wall and defines a suture retaining area therebetween. The inner wall defines a needle retaining area and includes at least one opening therein to permit reception of at least one suture therethrough. The outer wall includes a plurality of inwardly extending tabs configured to engage a cover. The suture package further includes a cover configured to be received within the outer wall of the suture retaining member and to selectively engage the inwardly extending tabs formed thereon.

Apparatus for housing a plurality of needles and method of use therefor

An apparatus houses a plurality of surgical elements, such as needles and sutures, both before and after use. The largest cross-sectional dimension of the housing is preferably less than about 12 mm. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a substantially rigid housing having a first section that holds a plurality of unused needles and a second section that receives the plurality of needles after use. In other embodiments, the apparatus includes a flexible panel having a plurality of pockets therein, wherein each pocket is configured to house a single needle.

Suture packaging

Packaging and dispenser embodiments for sutures including bi-directional sutures are used to reduce catching and tangling of the sutures.

Method and apparatus for securing soft tissues, tendons and ligaments to bone

This invention is an apparatus for securing soft tissues, tendons and ligaments to bone using a suture strand (50). The apparatus includes a spear member (12) which is able to pierce and securely engage the bone. The spear member includes an eyelet (18) which is able to carry the suture strand at a position along the mid-portion of the suture strand. The suture strand is secured to the bone upon engagement between the spear member and the bone. In addition, the ends of the suture strand are accessible to the surgeon so that they may be manipulated so as to secure the soft tissue to the bone.

Method and device for approximating tissue

A wound closure assembly and method for its use. The wound closure assembly includes a curved inserter having a distal end and a proximal end, a filamentary element extending between a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is coupled to the proximal end of the curved inserter, a first anchor coupled to the filamentary element between its first and second ends, and a second anchor positioned at the distal end of the filamentary element. The filamentary element is configured to form a slip knot between the first and second anchors so as to enable the distance between the first and second anchors to be decreased by pulling on the proximal end of the filamentary element. The distal end of the curved inserter is received within a channel in the first anchor that extends along its longitudinal length.

Suture thread for laparoscopic port site closing apparatus

Needle reload device for use with endostitch device

A needle reload device includes a loading assembly including a needle holder pulley and a needle release arm. The needle holder pulley includes a base including first and second portions configured to receive a needle. The needle release arm is transitionable between an engaged state, in which the needle release arm engages the needle holder pulley to inhibit rotation of the needle holder pulley, and a disengaged state, in which the needle release arm is disengaged from the needle holder pulley such that the needle holder pulley is rotatable. When the needle release arm is in the engaged state, the first portion of the needle holder pulley is positioned between jaws of a stitching device, and when the needle release arm is in the disengage state, the second portion of the base of the needle holder pulley is positioned between the jaws.

Package for retaining surgical sutures

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A package is provided for retaining a plurality of surgical sutures which includes a housing and a plurality of superimposed suture retainer reels disposed within the housing. Each of the suture retainer reels has a peripheral channel defined therein for maintaining a wound suture in such a manner so that the wound suture in one of said peripheral channels is disposed in an annular vertical plane which is substantially distinct from the annular vertical plane in which an adjacent wound suture is disposed. Structure is associated with the housing for maintaining the suture retainer reels in superimposed relationship. The package may also be provided with a needle park for releasably maintaining surgical needles in a position for ready removal.

PERFECT FIXER FOR SURGICAL SUTURES

Suture reel-label package

PACKAGING FOR SUTURES

Packed medical device in antimicrobial package with prolonged shelf-life and method for production thereof

Изобретение относится к медицине. Упакованная антимикробная шовная нить включает внешнюю упаковку и внутреннюю упаковку с источником антимикробного агента, содержащего множество вкладок, каждый из которых содержит пару резервуаров антимикробного материала. По меньшей мере одна шовная нить, которая имеет одну или более поверхностей, помещена во внутреннюю упаковку. По меньшей мере одна шовная нить, внутренняя упаковка и внутренняя поверхность внешней упаковки подвергаются воздействию таких условий температуры и давления в течение такого времени, которые достаточны для переноса эффективного количества антимикробного агента от источника антимикробного агента к шовной нити и к внутренней упаковке. В результате по существу ингибируется образование колоний бактерий по меньшей мере на одной шовной нити и внутренней упаковке. 2 н. и 11 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 629 043 C2 (51) МПК A61B 17/06 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2014144819, 05.04.2013 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 05.04.2013 Дата регистрации: (72) Автор(ы): ПРИКРИЛ Майкл Дэвид (US), СКАЛЗО Говард Л. Мл. (US), ДЖАЙСИН Леон (US) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 2010/0163435 A1, 01.07.2010. US 06.04.2012 US 61/621,337 7357949 B2, 15.04.2008. US 2008/171972 A1, 17.07.2008. SU 1438740 A, 23.11.1988. (45) Опубликовано: 24.08.2017 Бюл. № 24 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 06.11.2014 (86) Заявка PCT: US 2013/035401 (05.04.2013) (87) Публикация заявки PCT: 2 6 2 9 0 4 3 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 27.05.2016 Бюл. № 15 R U (73) Патентообладатель(и): ЭТИКОН, ЭлЭлСи (US) 24.08.2017 2 6 2 9 0 4 3 R U Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б. Спасская, 25, строение 3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры" (54) УПАКОВАННОЕ МЕДИЦИНСКОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО В АНТИМИКРОБНОЙ УПАКОВКЕ С БОЛЕЕ ...

Package with surgical suture material

Expandable bone anchor and method of anchoring a suture to a bone

A bone anchor, for securing a suture to a bone, has an open proximal end and a body that tapers to a solid distal tip. The anchor is placed deep in a borehole in a bone using an insertion instrument that is inserted through the open proximal end of the anchor. The tip of the instrument is a spherical knob that snaps into a corresponding recess inside the anchor. The instrument has an oval cross-section that does not bear against the walls of the anchor during insertion. Once the anchor is in place, however, the anchor is expanded by rotating the instrument to bring the exterior of the instrument into contact with the walls of the anchor. The anchor is free to pivot about the spherical knob on the instrument, which allows the anchor to orient itself to the shape and size of the borehole.

SUTURE DISTRIBUTOR

MÉTODOS E INSTRUMENTOS PARA APLICAÇÃO DE SUTURA EM CIRURGIA ENDOSCÓPICA E AUXILIADA POR ROBÔ. A presente invenção refere-se a uma ferramenta de aplicação de sutura que prende, de modo liberável, uma sutura de autorretenção, a fim de permitir a aplicação da sutura de autorretenção a um sítio cirúrgico em um paciente através de uma porta de acesso. São descritos instrumentos de aplicação de sutura adequadas para operação manual e operação com o uso de sistemas cirúrgicos auxiliados por robô. Em algumas modalidades, uma bobina de sutura faz parte de um cartucho que está fixado, de modo liberável, à ferramenta de aplicação de sutura. Os cartuchos são, em algumas modalidades, substituídos após o posicionamento da sutura de autorretenção e diferentes cartuchos que têm diferentes suturas de autorretenção são, em algumas modalidades, selecionados e fixados à ferramenta de aplicação de sutura conforme necessário para um procedimento. METHODS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR APPLYING SUTURE IN ENDOSCOPIC AND ROBOT-ASSISTED SURGERY. The present invention relates to a suture delivery tool that releasably secures a self-retaining suture to allow application of the self-retaining suture to a surgical site on a patient through an access port. Suturing instruments suitable for manual operation and operation using robot-assisted surgical systems are described. In some embodiments, a suture coil is part of a cartridge that is releasably attached to the suture delivery tool. Cartridges are, in some embodiments, replaced after positioning the self-retaining suture, and different cartridges having different self-retaining sutures are, in some embodiments, selected and attached to the suture delivery tool as needed for a procedure.

Package for suture materials

Non-kinking and non-tangling suture package

A suture package (30) including a panel having a series of superimposed subpanels (32a). A suture (20) loops back and forth on the subpanels (32a) such that adjacent loops are on adjacent subpanels (32a) and the adjacent subpanels separate the adjacent loops form one another. In the preferred embodiment, an accordion style panel (32) is utilized and the series of subpanels (32a) are folded into a superimposed relationship. Various features are incorporated to reduce the instances or likelihood of kinking and tangling of the suture (20) when pulled from the package (30) by a user.

Needle lift

Packaged artificial resorbable surgical elements.

Suture pack

Implant and suture organization device

An organization device for maintaining a suspensory graft fixation device (i.e., an implant and suture) in a desired position. The device includes a substrate having top and bottom edges with first and second panels extending therebetween. The device also includes a first central longitudinal axis extending in a direction from the top edge to the bottom edge between the first and second panels. The first and second panels are foldable about the axis between open and closed positions. The device also includes an opening extending through the bottom edge and into the first panel, and a plurality of top slits and bottom slits. The plurality of top slits includes at least one top slit which is aligned with the first opening. The device additionally includes a tabs adjacent the opening. The slits and tabs are configured to maintain suture of a suspensory graft fixation device in an organized manner.

Method and device for approximating tissue

A wound closure assembly and method for its use. The wound closure assembly includes a curved inserter having a distal end and a proximal end, a filamentary element extending between a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is coupled to the proximal end of the curved inserter, a first anchor coupled to the filamentary element between its first and second ends, and a second anchor positioned at the distal end of the filamentary element. The filamentary element is configured to form a slip knot between the first and second anchors so as to enable the distance between the first and second anchors to be decreased by pulling on the proximal end of the filamentary element. The distal end of the curved inserter is received within a channel in the first anchor that extends along its longitudinal length.

Knotless endostitch package

Various embodiments of suture packages are disclosed to provide a surgical needle, having an associated length of suture material, to a surgical suturing instrument. The disclosed suture packages generally include a body portion having a needle supplying loading unit mounted thereon. Various methods of affixing the loading unit to the body portion are disclosed. The body portion defines a suture tray and a cover is provided to secure a suture within the suture tray. A securing ring is provided to secure the cover to the body portion.

Patent JPS631053B2

Orthopedic fastener

Soft tissue is secured to bone with a surgical fastener having expandable legs. The surgical fastener is implanted into a predrilled hole in the bone and the legs are expanded by pulling a slidable pin with a flared distal end. The pin includes a breakaway notch and fins. The fastener may be fabricated from resorbable material and may be implanted arthroscopically.

Self-contained surgical suture package

This invention relates to a direct dispensing and self-contained surgical suture package. The package can comprise a first part having a strippable envelope, and a second part self-contained therein.