Apparatus and method for minimally invasive suturing

This is a surgical tool designed for stitching inside the body through small incisions. It uses a curved needle with a special notch that moves along a circular track within the device's housing. A reciprocating mechanism pushes the needle around this track to complete a stitch.

Why it matters: The core mechanical challenges of precision manufacturing for surgical tools, coupled with high regulatory hurdles, likely remain significant obstacles for this device.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedCustom precision mechanics, specialized materials, intricate linkages.

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