Forward deploying suturing device and methods of use
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Apr 13, 2004
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Aug 24, 2001
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The present invention allows for the performance of surgical procedures that involve the passing of sutures through tissue in a location that is facilitated by the suturing instrument deploying the suture in a forward-facing direction in relation to the suturing instrument. In addition, this invention provides for the catching and retrieval of the suture after it is passed through the tissue. In particular, this suturing instrument may be placed or positioned in the body such that a suture may be passed into a tissue of the body while the face of the distal end of the instrument abuts the tissue.
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