Suture passer guides and related kits and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9149272
APP PUB NO 20130165956A1
SERIAL NO

13723703

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A suture passer guide that includes an elongate member having a longitudinal axis and defining a first proximal opening and a first distal opening. The first proximal and distal openings are substantially aligned with one another such that a suture passer can be extended through the first proximal and distal openings at an acute angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the elongate member. The suture passer guide can be configured to be passed through a central lumen of an endoscopic port.

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  • COOPERSURGICAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Auerbach, Robert D Madison, US 9 340
Blair, Kerry Overland Park, US 9 237
Curtis, Mark Sandy Hook, US 4 147
Sherts, Charles Westport, US 16 345
Young, James Brookfield, US 118 2418

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