Patent ID: 7377927
Filing Date: 2008-05-27
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method for suturing tissue using a fluid actuated suture placement device, the method comprising: positioning a fluid actuated suture placement device adjacent patient tissue, the fluid actuated suture placement device having a body and a suture holder releasably associated therewith, the suture holder including a plurality of engaging elements configured to receive cuffs in association therewith; actuating the fluid actuated suture placement device with a fluid; causing the fluid actuated suture placement device to pass an end portion of at least one suture element through the patient tissue, thereby engaging at least one of the engaging elements with a cuff attached to the end portion of the at least one suture element; causing the cuff and the end portion of the at least one suture element to be held on the suture holder after the end portion has passed through the patient tissue; and detaching the suture holder from the body of the fluid actuated suture placement device while the end portion and the cuff of the at least one suture element is held thereon.