Claims
- 1. A suturing device for use endoscopically, comprising:a clamping portion having a longitudinal axis, which is adapted for percutaneous entry into an operative site and which comprises a plurality of jaw members that are movable relative to one another between a closed position wherein the jaw members are disposed in close proximity to one another and an open position wherein the jaw members are spaced apart and wherein at least one jaw member has and wherein at least one jaw member has at least one slot for receiving suturing material; and a needle portion disposed at an angle relative to said longitudinal axis, which is adapted for percutaneous entry into said operative site; said needle portion comprising a needle for passage through a portion of soft tissue disposed between the jaw members of said clamping portion; wherein said clamping portion and said needle portion enter the operative site through different percutaneous locations.
- 2. The suturing device as recited in claim 1, and further comprising suturing material disposed in one of said jaw members, said needle being adapted for engaging said suturing material at said operative site.
- 3. The suturing device as recited in claim 2, wherein said needle comprises a distal end which is configured for engaging said suturing material.
- 4. The suturing device as recited in claim 3, wherein said distal end is hooked for gaffing said suturing material.
- 5. The suturing device as recited in claim 2, wherein the suturing material disposed in the one jaw member comprises a suture loop.
- 6. The suturing device as recited in claim 5, wherein there are two suture loops disposed on opposing sides of said one jaw member.
- 7. The suturing device as recited in claim 5, and further comprising a second needle, each of said needles engaging a respective one of said two suture loops.
- 8. The suturing device as recited in claim 1, wherein said angle is between about 30 and about 90 degrees.
- 9. The suturing device as recited in claim 1, wherein said needle portion includes a needle guide having a needle guide channel for guiding said needle to the operative site.
- 10. The suturing device as recited in claim 9, wherein the needle guide is telescopically fixed to the needle portion to adjust for different patient dimensions.
- 11. A suturing device for use endoscopically, comprising:a clamping portion having a longitudinal axis, which is adapted for percutaneous entry into an operative site and which comprises a plurality of jaw members that are movable relative to one another between a closed position wherein the jaw members are disposed in close proximity to one another and an open position wherein the jaw members are spaced apart and wherein at least one jaw member has at least one slot for for receiving susturing material at least one slot for receiving suturing material, and a needle portion disposed at an angle relative to said longitudinal axis, which is adapted for percutaneous entry into said operative site; said needle portion comprising a needle for passage through a portion of soft tissue disposed between the jaw members of said clamping portion, and further including a needle guide having a needle guide channel for guiding said needle to the operative site; wherein the needle guide is telescopically fixed to the needle portion to adjust for different patient dimensions.
- 12. The suturing device as recited in claim 11, wherein said clamping portion and said needle portion enter the operative site through different percutaneous locations.
- 13. The suturing device as recited in claim 11, and further comprising suturing material disposed in one of said jaw members, said needle being adapted for engaging said suturing material at said operative site.
- 14. The suturing device as recited in claim 13, wherein said needle comprises a distal end which is configured for engaging said suturing material.
- 15. The suturing device as recited in claim 14, wherein said distal end is hooked for gaffing said suturing material.
- 16. The suturing device as recited in claim 13, wherein the suturing material disposed in the one jaw member comprises a suture loop.
- 17. The suturing device as recited in claim 16, wherein there are two suture loops disposed on opposing sides of said one jaw member.
- 18. The suturing device as recited in claim 16, and further comprising a second needle, each of said needles engaging a respective one of said two suture loops.
- 19. The suturing device as recited in claim 11, wherein said angle is between about 30 and about 90 degrees.
Parent Case Info
This application is related to Application Ser. No. 09/547,171, filed on Apr. 11, 2000, entitled Dual Function Suturing Apparatus and Method, and to Application Ser. No. 09/668,055, filed on Sep. 21, 2000, entitled Linear Suturing Apparatus and Methods, both of which are herein expressly incorporated by reference.
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