Suture retriever

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6517552
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09590168

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An instrument for retrieving suture within a patient has a shaft with proximal and distal ends. The distal end terminates in a sharp tip. An opening is provided proximal to the sharp tip. A jaw captures suture slidably within the opening. A hand mechanism disposed on the proximal end of the shaft opens and closes the jaw.

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ARTHREX INC1370 CREEKSIDE BOULEVARD NAPLES FL 34108-1945

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Burkhart, Stephen S San Antonio, TX 93 9152
Nord, Keith D Jackson, TN 2 473
Weber, Robert M Cheno Hills, CA 28 2467

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