Surgical apparatus for suturing body tissue

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5645552
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08371200

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A surgical apparatus for suturing body tissue comprising first and second jaws relatively movable between an open and closed position, a first needle retaining section having a first securing mechanism mounted therein removably mounted to the first jaw, and a second needle retaining section having a second securing mechanism mounted therein removably mounted to the second jaw. The surgical needle is transferable between the first and second sections upon closing of the jaws such that the surgical needle can be retained in either of the first and second sections by the respective securing mechanism.

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  • UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATION

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Sherts, Charles R Southport, CT 34 27221

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