Suture hoop system
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Jul 1, 2004
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Dec 30, 2002
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Dec 30, 2002
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A suturing needle is provided that includes a selectively extendable grasping member disposed within an internal passageway for engaging suture material and holding that suture material relative to the needle during suturing procedures. In this regard, suture material may be grasped relative to a needle, inserted through tissue and released from the needle upon which the needle may be retracted leaving the suture material disposed through the patient tissue. In one embodiment the grasping member is disposable through a side aperture of the needle. In a further embodiment, the grasping member is operable to form a suture engaging loop relative to an outside surface of the needle. In another embodiment, the size of this suture engaging loop is adjustable to provide enhanced suturing capabilities.
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