Patent ID: 8551122
Filing Date: 2013-10-08
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A suturing device comprising: a) a driver arm comprising a distal end, a proximal end and a driver clasp, said driver clasp being disposed near said distal end of said driver arm and configured to reversibly secure a suturing needle to said driver arm, wherein said driver clasp comprises: b) a receiver arm comprising a distal end, a proximal end, and a receiver clasp, said receiver clasp being disposed near said distal end of said receiver arm and configured to reversibly secure the suturing needle to said receiver arm; and c) a hinge located at both proximal ends of said driver arm and said receiver arm thereby connecting the two, said hinge being configured to allow said distal ends of said driver arm and said receiver arm to converge and separate through rotation about said hinge while keeping said proximal ends of both arms affixed to each other.