Devices and methods for minimally invasive suturing

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9962151
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15610277

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Devices and methods for minimally invasive suturing are disclosed. One suturing device for minimally invasive suturing includes a proximal section a distal end, and an intermediate region therebetween. The device includes a suture head assembly having a suturing needle with a pointed end and a second end. The suturing needle is capable of rotating about an axis approximately perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the device, wherein the pointed end of the suturing needle is positioned within the suture head assembly prior to deployment of guides that are adapted and configured to guide the needle around a circular path when advanced by a drive mechanism having a needle driver for engaging and rotating the suturing needle.

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INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS INC1020 KIFER ROAD SUNNYVALE CA 94086

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Aho, John Lunenburg, US 26 332
Baske, Roger Old Mill Creek, US 8 178
Bleck, James H Chelmsford, US 46 2120
Brecher, Gerald I North Andover, US 42 5617
Carlson, John F Lake Elmo, US 18 310
Eagan, Thomas Chelmsford, US 27 396
Helander, Michael J Somerset, US 8 178
Meade, John C Mendon, US 131 17893
Murray, James W Clear Lake, US 26 319
Perkins, Ashley Lowell, US 11 255
Shakal, Wayne A Taylor Falls, US 14 225
Towle, Jonathan Amherst, US 21 347

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