Surgical suture passers and methods
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Nov 10, 2009
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Jan 30, 2003
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May 24, 2002
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May 30, 2001
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A surgical instrument for suturing soft tissue is disclosed. The surgical instrument is capable of probing tissue, and preferably provides tactile feedback concerning the condition of the tissue. The instrument can then be used to pass and retrieve a suture without the need for an additional suture retrieval tool.
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