Vascular suturing device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8313498
APP PUB NO 20110196387A1
SERIAL NO

13022050

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A surgical device for suturing vascular vessels is described, as well as methods for suturing tissue employing the surgical device. The device includes a distal member for insertion into a vascular vessel puncture wound. The distal member contains a suture and needle engaging fitting. At least one needle is advanced through tissue adjacent the puncture wound and into the needle engaging fitting to draw lengths of suture material which can then be used to close the puncture wound.

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  • ABBOTT LABORATORIES

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ellingwood, Brian A Sunnyvale, US 30 2254
Pantages, Anthony J San Jose, US 47 2720
Walberg, Erik K Redwood City, US 15 1328

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