Patent ID: 7331970
Filing Date: 2008-02-19
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A needle driver suitable for suture tissue comprising: a) an ergonomic handle forming one of the extremes of the needle driver; b) a transverse plate attached to the inferior side of the ergonomic handle; c) two rods that run longitudinally through the body of the instrument in an oblique position, wherein the proximal end of each one of said rods is located in the transverse plate forming the pivot points and the rotational axis of said rods; while the distal end of said rods constitutes the end tip of the instrument, wherein the needle grasping action takes place; d) a harness component comprising two channels obliquely oriented from wherein the rods are pass through and positioned in a particular angle; e) a pulling element comprising spaces for finger accommodation and two channels obliquely oriented wherein the two rods pass through; f) means for connecting the pulling element with the harness element; g) means for turning the rods; h) means for locking and unlocking the needle comprising two longitudinal toothed bars facing each other at a 180-degree angle, wherein the surfaces of toothed bars are facing each other in a ratchet manner; and i) means for transmitting the rotational force from one rod to the other.