Patent ID: 6010514
Filing Date: 2000-01-04
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A suturing assembly, comprising:a cannula defininga first end, a first portion adjacent said first end sized and configured for insertion into a wound, said first portion defining a proximal lumen for slidably receiving a needle, a first bend and a needle exit aperture at said first bend in communication with said proximal lumen, said proximal lumen and said needle exit aperture defining a needle path, anda second end opposite said first end, a second portion adjacent said second end and defining a distal lumen, said cannula defining a second bend between said first bend and said second portion, said second portion defining a needle entrance aperture in communication with said distal lumen and in line with said needle path; anda needle slidably disposed within said proximal lumen, said needle having a piercing end extendable through said needle exit aperture and said needle entrance aperture, and an opposite end slidable within said proximal lumen, said needle having a first position within said proximal lumen and a second deployed position with said piercing end in said distal lumen and said opposite end in said proximal lumen.