Patent ID: 8968341
Filing Date: 2015-03-03
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A suturing device, comprising: an elongated tubular member defining a first longitudinal axis; at least one guide tube positioned adjacent the elongated tubular member, the guide tube defining a distal end; at least one arm member coupled to the elongated tubular member and the guide tube, the at least one arm member including a suture-retaining portion configured to releasably retain a portion of a suture towards a distal end of the elongated tubular member, the at least one arm member and the guide tube configured to rotate in conjunction with one another and relative to the elongated tubular member about a second longitudinal axis that is parallel to the first longitudinal axis between a first position, wherein the suture-retaining portion and the distal end of the guide tube are disposed in close proximity to the elongated tubular member to define a low profile configuration, and a second position, wherein the suture-retaining portion and the distal end of the guide tube extend radially outwardly from the elongated tubular member and are oriented relative to one another to direct a needle inserted through the guide tube towards the suture-retaining portion; and a tissue stop slidably disposed about the elongated tubular member and positioned proximally of the suture-retaining portion of the at least one arm member, the tissue stop slidable about the elongated tubular member between a proximal position, wherein the tissue stop is spaced-apart from the suture-retaining portion of the at least one arm member, and a distal position, wherein the tissue stop is approximated relative to the suture-retaining portion of the at least one arm member to hold tissue between the tissue stop and the suture-retaining portion of the at least one arm member.