Patent ID: 6055993
Filing Date: 2000-05-02
Classification: A61B,A61C

Abstract:
A method of positioning and moving a flexible element, said method comprising:a) providing first and second elongated handles, each of said handles defining an upper and a lower aperture;b) providing a loop of flexible element, said loop formed by passing said element through each of said apertures and allowing said element to freely slide therein, said loop including at least a first segment comprising a length of said element being threaded between said upper aperture and said lower aperture of said first handle and being positioned externally to said first handle, at least a second segment comprising a length of said element being threaded between said upper aperture and said lower aperture of said second handle and being positioned externally to said second handle;c) gripping said first handle in the fingers of one hand and the second handle in the fingers of the other hand to tension and position said working segment;d) advancing said element through said apertures by tensioning said first segment, moving said upper aperture of said second handle away from said upper aperture of said first handle, tensioning said second segment, and moving said lower aperture of said first handle away from said lower aperture of said second handle.