Apparatus and methods for advancing surgical knots

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5797929
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08552211

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A knot pusher comprises a shaft having a fitting at its distal end. The fitting includes a radial slot for receiving a suture length therein. A mechanism is provided for closing the slot so that the suture can be contained within the slot as a knot is advanced over the contained suture length.

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  • ABBOTT LABORATORIES

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Andreas, Bernard H Fremont, CA 94 14691
Wood, Timothy J Santa Clara, CA 61 4160

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