US20060020273A1 - Suture passing surgical instrument - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to suture passing surgical instruments, and more particularly, to a surgical instrument and method for single-handedly passing suture through tissue.
- Suture is passed through tissue many ways including, for example, cannulated needles and instruments and needle passing instruments, which in general, require the use of multiple portal entry points in order to transfer the suture through tissue or require the use of additional instruments or devices to facilitate the passage of suture.
- cannulated needles and instruments and needle passing instruments which in general, require the use of multiple portal entry points in order to transfer the suture through tissue or require the use of additional instruments or devices to facilitate the passage of suture.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,935,149 it is known to place the suture at a desired site to be sutured by passing a needle attached to the suture from a first member of a suture passing forceps to a second member of the forceps.
- the suture is secured at the site by passing the needle through a suture receiving passage in an outer member of a suture securing device to position a portion of the suture therein and inserting an inner member of the suture securing device into the passage to secure the portion of the suture between the inner and outer members.
- the needle is passed through the passage by threading the needle through a suture threader disposed in the passage and pulling the threader from the passage.
- the suture threader has one end terminating in the needled suture and an opposite end terminating in a suture receiving loop.
- a surgical instrument in one general aspect of the invention, includes first and second members configured to receive tissue therebetween.
- the first member is adapted to receive suture
- the second member is coupled to the first member
- a grasper is coupled to the second member for engaging the suture received by the first member.
- Embodiments of this aspect of the invention may include one or more of the following features.
- the grasper is coupled to the second member for movement between a retracted position and a suture engaging position.
- the second member defines a slot for receiving suture from the first member, and the grasper is configured to trap suture within the slot.
- the first member is configured to move relative to the second member between an open position and a closed, tissue piercing position.
- the second member defines a passageway for receiving a portion of the first member.
- the second member defines a slot for receiving suture from the first member. The slot opens into the passageway.
- the first member includes a needle for piercing tissue.
- the needle defines an eyelet for receiving suture.
- the eyelet includes a hole.
- the eyelet includes two holes.
- the eyelet includes a cutout.
- the surgical instrument also includes a handle that controls movement of the first member.
- the handle includes an articulating handle and a stationary handle.
- the second member includes a passageway that receives a portion of the first member.
- the second member includes at least one suture slot that is disposed in a lengthwise side of the passageway. Also, the at least one suture slot opens to the passageway.
- the first member includes a jaw and a needle arm extending from a distal end of the surgical instrument.
- the needle arm is adapted to receive suture.
- the jaw defines a passageway that receives a portion of the needle arm.
- the second member defines a passageway that receives a second portion of the needle arm.
- the second member defines at least one suture slot that is disposed in a lengthwise side of the passageway and opens to the passageway. The suture grasper engages the suture and holds the suture in the at least one suture slot.
- the grasper is disposed on a portion of the second member.
- the grasper includes a hook.
- the grasper includes a wedge.
- the grasper includes a set of jaws.
- the grasper includes a U-shaped cup.
- the surgical instrument includes a trigger that controls the grasper.
- the trigger is a paddle.
- the trigger is a lever.
- the trigger is a button.
- the surgical instrument also includes a grasper guide that is disposed on a portion of the second member. The trigger moves the grasper distally under the grasper guide to engage the suture.
- a portion of the first member is serrated.
- a portion of the second member is serrated.
- a method of passing suture includes loading suture into a first member of a suture passing surgical instrument, stabilizing tissue between the first member and a second member of the surgical instrument, passing suture through tissue via the first member of the surgical instrument, holding the passed suture via a suture grasper of the surgical instrument, and removing the first member from the tissue.
- Embodiments of this aspect of the invention may include one or more of the following features. After loading suture, the surgical instrument is passed through a cannula. The method also includes removing the surgical instrument from the surgical site.
- Loading suture includes loading suture from a side of the surgical instrument. Loading suture further includes loading suture from the side of the surgical instrument on which the suture grasper is located.
- the method includes stabilizing tissue and passing suture through tissue simultaneously.
- the method includes passing suture multiple times. Passing suture multiple times includes loading suture into the first member of the suture passing surgical instrument, and passing suture through tissue via the first member of the suture passing instrument.
- FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional view of an exemplary suture passing surgical instrument.
- FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of a distal portion of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 in which an articulating jaw is closed.
- FIG. 3A is a side view and FIG. 3B is a perspective view of a push/pull rod for the articulating jaw of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3C is a top view of an elongated shaft of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3D is a partial cross-sectional view of a proximal portion of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 4A is a top view of a distal portion of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 showing a suture grasper capturing the suture
- FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the distal portion of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 showing the eyelet of the needle in line with the suture slots of the passageway.
- FIG. 5A is an exemplary tip of a suture capture device of the suture grasper and FIG. 5B is an exemplary arm of the suture capture device of the suture grasper of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 6A is a partial cutaway top view of a trigger portion for the suture grasper shown in an open position and FIG. 6B is a partial cutaway top view of the trigger portion for the suture grasper shown in a closed position.
- FIGS. 7A-7H illustrate use of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 .
- FIGS. 8A-8H illustrate alternative configurations of a suture eyelet of a needle of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 9 shows a suture threaded through the suture eyelet of the needle of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 10 shows a suture attached to an exemplary soft tissue attachment device.
- FIG. 11 is a detailed side view of an articulating jaw of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 showing serrations.
- FIG. 12 is a detailed side view of a tissue platform of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 showing serrations.
- FIG. 13A is a side view of an alternate implementation of the suture grasper.
- FIG. 13B is a detailed view of the suture capture device of the suture grasper of FIG. 13A .
- FIG. 13C is a top view of an alternate implementation of the tissue platform provided with the suture grasper of FIG. 13A .
- FIGS. 14A-14H are top views of alternative implementations of the suture capture device of the suture grasper.
- FIG. 15A is a side view of the alternative implementation of the trigger.
- FIG. 15B is an exploded view of the trigger and a locking mechanism of FIG. 15A .
- FIG. 15C is a side view of another alternative implementation of the trigger.
- FIG. 15D is a detailed view of a locking mechanism of the trigger of FIG. 15C .
- FIGS. 16A-16E are top views of alternative implementations of push/pull rods of the suture grasper.
- FIG. 17A is a side view of an alternate implementation of the suture passing surgical instrument.
- FIG. 17B is a perspective view of the push-pull rod of the cross-sectional view of a proximal portion of the surgical instrument of FIG. 17A .
- FIG. 17C is a detailed cross-sectional view of a proximal portion of the surgical instrument of FIG. 17A .
- FIG. 17D is a perspective view of a needle arm of the surgical instrument of FIG. 17A .
- FIG. 17E is a partial cross-sectional view of a distal portion of the surgical instrument of FIG. 17A .
- FIG. 17F is a perspective view of a first jaw of the surgical instrument of FIG. 17A .
- FIG. 17G is a perspective view of a second jaw of the surgical instrument of FIG. 17A .
- FIG. 17H is a perspective view of the suture grasper push rod of the surgical instrument of FIG. 17A .
- FIGS. 18A-18E illustrate use of the surgical instrument of FIG. 17 .
- a single-handed suture passing surgical instrument 100 passes suture 101 through tissue and holds the passed suture such that the instrument can be rethreaded to pass suture through tissue multiple times.
- An operator actuates a handle 190 to close an articulating jaw 110 through which suture is threaded to pass the suture through tissue, and thereafter actuates a trigger portion 150 to advance a suture grasper 130 along a tissue platform 120 to engage the suture with the suture grasper 130 .
- the jaw 110 is then opened and the instrument 100 removed with the suture remaining in the tissue and held by the suture grasper 130 .
- the instrument 100 can be rethreaded and reinserted to the surgical site to pass suture multiple times, for instance, as with a Mason-Allen Stitch.
- Suture passing surgical instrument 100 includes an elongated shaft 140 with a distal portion 105 and a proximal portion 145 . Located at the proximal portion 145 of the elongated shaft 140 are handle 190 and trigger portion 150 . Located at the distal end 105 are articulating jaw 110 , tissue platform 120 , and suture grasper 130 .
- the articulating jaw 110 is pivotally attached to the tissue platform 120 , and movement of the articulating jaw 110 is controlled by the handle 190 .
- distal portion 105 is positioned such that when jaw 110 is closed, tissue is held between an upper surface of the articulating jaw 110 and a lower surface of the tissue platform 120 .
- the handle 190 includes an articulating handle 191 and a stationary handle 192 . As the articulating handle 191 is moved away from and towards the stationary handle 192 , the articulating jaw 110 is opened and then closed, respectively.
- the articulating handle 191 is attached to a push/pull rod 128 , which moves along a groove 140 A in the elongated shaft 140 .
- the rod 128 is attached to the articulating jaw 110 by a pivot hinge assembly 165 , described further below.
- the suture grasper 130 is controlled by the trigger portion 150 and is located on the tissue platform 120 .
- Tissue platform 120 is the distal portion of shaft 140 .
- the suture grasper 130 is designed to advance forward and hold the suture.
- the trigger portion 150 includes a trigger mechanism 139 and a rod 138 (see FIG. 5B ).
- the trigger mechanism 139 is attached to the rod 138 , which runs along the elongated shaft 140 , to control movement of the suture grasper 130 .
- the articulating jaw 110 is attached at its proximal end 119 to the tissue platform 120 by the pivot hinge assembly 165 .
- the pivot hinge assembly 165 includes two pins 166 , 168 and a hinge connector 167 .
- the hinge connector 167 is part of the jaw 110 and is attached to the tissue platform 120 by the pin 166 such that the articulating jaw 110 pivots about the pin 166 as the jaw 110 articulates.
- the rod 128 is attached to the hinge connector 167 by the pin 168 such that forward and backward motion of the rod 128 causes the jaw 110 to pivot about the pin 166 .
- the push/pull rod 128 includes two tabs 128 A, 128 B at its proximal end 129 B.
- Rod 128 is an elongated square-shaped shaft. At its distal end 129 A, rod 128 slopes away from its axis. Rod 128 includes this slope in order to articulate the jaw 110 in relation to the action of the handle 190 .
- the rod 128 reciprocates within groove 140 A in the instrument shaft 140 as the articulating handle 191 is moved away from and then towards the stationary handle 192 to open and close the articulating jaw 110 .
- the instrument shaft 140 also includes a limiting groove 140 B in which tab 128 A is located.
- the axial movement of tab 128 A in limiting groove 140 B limits movement of the rod 128 in the axial direction because axial movement of tab 128 A within the groove 140 B is constrained by the proximal and distal sides of groove 140 B.
- the articulating handle 191 defines a handle slot 140 C in which tab 128 B is located providing coupling between the rod 128 and the articulating handle 191 such that as the handle 191 is moved, the rod 128 moves to actuate jaw 110 .
- the articulating jaw 110 includes a needle 115 .
- the needle 115 is sickle-shaped with a sharp point 113 and is formed of hardened stainless steel or similar material.
- the needle 115 is formed integral to the articulating jaw 110 and extends from the articulating jaw 110 toward the tissue platform 120 .
- Needle 115 includes a suture eyelet 111 disposed proximate to the tip 113 of the needle 115 .
- the needle 115 is sized such that when the articulating jaw 110 is closed, the instrument can fit within a predetermined sized cannula. Thus, the length of the needle 115 varies with different sized cannulas.
- the tissue platform 120 has an U-shaped end 122 C defining a passageway 122 .
- the passageway 122 includes two suture slots 121 X, 121 Y.
- the suture slots 121 X, 121 Y are positioned such that when the needle passes through passageway 122 , the needle eyelet 111 is aligned with the slots when the portion of the needle defining the eyelet is within the passageway 122 to consistently place the suture 101 that is threaded through the eyelet in the suture slots 121 X, 121 Y (see FIG. 4B ).
- the suture rests in one of the suture slots 121 X, 121 Y after the needle 115 has passed through the tissue.
- the slots 121 X, 121 Y are provided in each of the lengthwise sides 122 A, 122 B of the passageway 122 .
- Suture grasper 130 acts to move the suture away from the needle 115 and holds the suture, for example, in slot 121 X against surface 121 A. Additionally, as the suture grasper 130 holds the suture against the wall 121 a of the suture slot 121 , the suture grasper 130 also closes the opening in side 122 A to capture the suture in the suture slot 121 X, as explained in more detail below.
- the suture grasper 130 is located on the tissue platform 120 and is attached to rod 138 .
- the suture grasper 130 includes a suture capture device 132 in the form of an arm 133 with an U-shaped tip 134 .
- the suture grasper 130 is shown to one side of the passageway 122 (the left side as viewed in FIG. 4A ). However, the suture grasper 130 can be located on either side, e.g., right or left, of the passageway 122 .
- the suture is threaded through the eyelet 111 from the same side on which the suture grasper 130 is located.
- Rod 138 is formed as a pair of parallel rods 138 A, 138 B that terminate at their proximal end at a spring plate 137 A.
- the suture grasper 130 is activated by the trigger portion 150 to capture and hold the suture.
- the arm 133 of the suture capture device 132 of the suture grasper 130 advances forward to hold the suture in the U-shaped tip 134 against the distal wall 121 A of suture slot 121 X ( FIG. 4A ).
- the tissue platform 120 includes a grasper guide 170 under which the suture grasper 130 moves.
- the grasper guide 170 for example, is formed like a bridge such that as the suture grasper 130 moves forward to hold the suture in suture slot 121 X, the suture grasper 130 follows a direct path towards the distal end 105 of the instrument 100 .
- the tip 113 of the needle 115 on the articulating jaw 110 passes through the passageway 122 when the articulating jaw 110 is closed.
- the passageway 122 is slightly wider than the needle 115 .
- the needle 115 pivots about pin 166 along an arc 110 a (see FIG. 2 ).
- the needle 115 is shaped with an arch, which corresponds to the radius of the arc 110 a .
- the arch of the needle 115 limits possible tearing of the tissue as the needle passes through the tissue.
- the trigger portion 150 for moving the suture grasper 130 includes the trigger mechanism 139 , for example, shaped like a paddle, and the push/pull rod 138 .
- the trigger mechanism 139 rotates about an axis X.
- the trigger mechanism 139 is attached to the push/pull rod 138 that ends in the U-shaped suture capture device 132 .
- the trigger portion 150 also includes a rigid pin 139 A that follows a J-shaped groove 139 B in the trigger mechanism 139 and a spring 137 .
- the suture grasper 130 In its resting position, the suture grasper 130 is in an open, locked position with pin 139 A located in the hook side 139 B 1 of the J-shaped groove 139 B, as shown in FIG. 6A .
- the trigger mechanism 139 is rotated counter-clockwise (looking from the proximal end 190 down the shaft 140 ) to move the pin 139 A from the hook side 139 B 1 of the J-shaped groove 139 B to the long side 139 B 2 of the J-groove 139 B, as shown in FIG. 6B .
- the movement of the pin 139 A within the groove 139 B forces the push/pull rod 138 forward and the trigger mechanism 139 proximally and then distally against the spring 137 .
- the forward movement of the suture grasper 130 is created as the spring 137 moves forward against a spring plate 137 A and back against a spring brake or spring plate 137 B.
- the trigger mechanism 139 A is rotated clockwise, e.g., moved from the long side 139 B 2 of the J-shaped groove 139 B back to the hook side 139 B 1 of the J-shaped groove 139 B.
- an operator uses the suture passing surgical instrument as follows. As shown in FIGS. 7A (top view) and 7 B (side view), an operator opens the articulating jaw 110 , i.e., articulating the jaw 110 away from tissue platform 120 , by moving handle 190 and loads suture into the suture eyelet 111 of the needle 115 . As shown in FIG. 7C (top view), the operator moves handle 190 to close articulating jaw 110 to hold the suture in the eyelet 111 .
- FIG. 7D side view
- the operator passes the instrument 100 down a cannula to the surgical site.
- FIG. 7E side view
- the operator moves handle 190 to open articulating jaw 110 to place the needle 115 under the targeted tissue.
- FIGS. 7F side view
- 7 G top view
- the operator moves handle 190 to close articulated jaw 110 to capture the targeted tissue between the jaw 110 and the tissue platform 120 .
- the needle 115 on the articulating jaw 110 pierces the tissue as the tissue is grasped between the tissue platform 120 and the articulating jaw 110 , carrying the suture through the tissue.
- FIGS. 7H (side view) and 7 I (top view) the operator moves trigger portion 150 to advance suture grasper 130 forward to hold suture in the suture slot 121 Y.
- FIGS. 7J (side view) and 7 K (top view) the suture passed through the tissue is trapped on the proximal side of the tissue.
- FIGS. 7L (side view) and 7 M (top view) the operator moves handle 190 to open articulating jaw 110 to release the tissue.
- the suture grasper 130 holds the suture against wall 121 A of suture slot 121 X.
- the free end of the suture slides out of eyelet 111 of needle 115 .
- FIGS. 7N (side view) and 7 O (top view) the free end 101 A of the suture 101 (the end that was threaded through the eyelet 111 ) remains above the tissue platform 120 .
- the other end of the suture is located in suture slot 121 X and passes through the tissue.
- the operator moves handle 190 to close jaw 110 to withdraw instrument 100 through the cannula (not shown).
- the instrument may be rethreaded and reinserted through the cannula to the surgical site in order to pass suture multiple times. For instance, where most tendon tissue are fibrous bundles, a repair that can be less prone to tearing along the fibrous bundle structure can be possible when the suture is secured perpendicular to the bundle cord with multiple passes of the suture. By passing suture through a different tissue bundle, the suture/tendon interface can be improved.
- the suture eyelet disposed proximate to the tip of the needle can have a variety of shapes and/or orientations.
- FIG. 8A shows a rounded hole 211 as the suture eyelet
- FIG. 8B shows an oval or oblong hole 311 as the suture eyelet.
- there can be more than one hole 411 as shown in FIG. 8C .
- the suture eyelet can be a cutout in the side of the needle proximate to the tip.
- FIGS. 8A-8H the suture eyelet disposed proximate to the tip of the needle can have a variety of shapes and/or orientations.
- FIG. 8A shows a rounded hole 211 as the suture eyelet
- FIG. 8B shows an oval or oblong hole 311 as the suture eyelet.
- there can be more than one hole 411 as shown in FIG. 8C .
- the suture eyelet can be a cutout in the side of the needle proximate to the tip.
- FIGS. 8D and 8E show cutouts 511 , 611 that extend into the needle, toward the jaw 110 .
- FIG. 8F shows a cutout 711 disposed below the tip 713 of the needle 715 that extends in both toward the tip 713 and toward the jaw 110 .
- the eyelet can be located on the rounded side of the needle, as shown in FIGS. 8G and 8H (e.g., cutouts 811 , 911 ).
- the various positions and shapes of the suture eyelets affect a surgeon's ability to load/unload suture, to penetrate tissue, and to minimize procedure length.
- the suture may be threaded through the rounded hole or closed eyelet type of suture eyelets, as shown, for example, in FIG. 9 .
- the closed eyelet type of suture needle penetrates tissue more easily and accurately.
- the double eyelet needle shown in FIG. 8C may be used to pass two sutures simultaneously to form a mattress stitch with one pass and hence, reduce surgical time.
- the cutout-type of suture eyelet the suture is easier to load/unload, but tissue is more difficult to penetrate.
- suture is loaded on the same side that the suture grasper is located.
- the various embodiments discussed can include “free” suture or suture attached to a soft tissue attachment device.
- the “free” suture suture not attached to an external device
- the suture eyelet 111 of the needle 115 The ability to use “free” suture with the suture passing surgical instrument provides a surgeon with the flexibility to use intricate weaving (suture) patterns without the demand of visualizing each suture transfer.
- suture is attached to a soft tissue attachment device, e.g., an anchor, prior to being threaded through the suture eyelet 111 .
- the surface 117 of the horizontal portion of the articulating jaw 110 (the surface facing the tissue platform 120 ) includes serrations 124 (see also FIG. 2 ).
- the serrations 124 for example, are “V” shaped and provide an increased surface area against which to hold the tissue.
- the shape, number, and length of the serrations 124 can, for instance, vary.
- the serrations 124 can be, for example, grooves, ribs, or ridges.
- the surface 117 is smooth, i.e., without serrations, as shown in FIGS. 8A-8H .
- the surface 127 of the tissue platform 120 (the surface that faces the articulating jaw 110 ) includes serrations 123 (see also FIG. 2 ).
- the serrations 123 of the tissue platform 120 are, for instance, V-shaped and provide a larger surface against which to hold the tissue after the needle 115 has penetrated the tissue.
- the shape, number and length of the serrations 123 can vary.
- the serrations 123 can be grooves, ribs, or ridges. A surgeon may want to move the tissue after it has been grabbed to ensure that the tissue will reach the attachment site. Or, if the detached tissue creates adhesions to other tissue surfaces, by pulling on the held tissue, the surgeon can determine if it is necessary to release or cut those adhesions free.
- an alternative implementation of the suture grasper 230 includes a suture capture device 232 having two opposing jaws 233 , 234 that, when advanced forward, flex outward to open around the suture and then spring shut to enclose the suture between the two jaws 233 , 234 .
- the suture grasper 230 is moved forward by activation of a push-pull rod 238 by an alternative implementation of the trigger mechanism 339 , a thumb push plate.
- the opposing jaws 233 , 234 of the suture grasper 230 initially contact an expansion pin 280 , which causes the jaws 233 , 234 to open.
- the jaws 233 , 234 of the suture capture device 232 include a plurality of grasping teeth 233 a , 234 a on their facing surfaces for holding the suture.
- the suture grasper 230 continues to move forward until the expansion pin 280 enters the expansion pin release slot 285 , at which point the opposing jaws 233 , 234 of the grasper 230 close on the suture.
- a grasper guide 270 provides directional guidance for the suture grasper 230 as the grasper moves forward along shaft 140 to capture the suture from the needle (not shown).
- the grasper guide 270 is a raised structure, e.g., a bridge, under which the suture grasper 230 moves.
- the expansion pin 280 is located between the grasper guide 270 and the tissue platform 120 .
- a suture capture device include, for example, a hook or pick that advances forward or moves backward, pushes the suture away from the needle, and captures the suture.
- the hook may be a forward-moving hook 332 , as shown in FIG. 14A ; a backward-moving hook 432 , 632 , as shown in FIGS. 14B and 14D ; a forward-moving wedge 532 , 732 , as shown in FIGS. 14C and 14E ; or a forward- or backward-moving hook 1032 , as shown in FIG. 14H .
- FIGS. 14H Alternatively, as shown in FIGS.
- the cup-shape of the suture capture device can have sides of different lengths ( FIG. 14F ) 832 or a flat base of the cup ( FIG. 14G ) 932 .
- FIGS. 14D-14H the suture capture device alternatives are shown located on the left side of the tissue platform.
- the suture capture device can be located on the right side of the tissue platform, for example, as in FIGS. 14A-14C , if the suture were loaded from a different direction.
- the trigger portion 250 includes a trigger mechanism 239 , which is a hinged lever 239 attached to a push-pull rod 238 that ends in, e.g., one of the suture capture devices of FIGS. 14A-14H .
- a locking mechanism 236 such as a spring or ratchet-type lock is used to hold the suture capture device, e.g., suture pick or hook, in a retracted position and to retain the suture capture device in a suture holding position.
- the lever 239 is pulled towards the handle 190 by the surgeon's finger. This action advances the push/pull rod 238 forward.
- the suture capture device then captures the suture from the needle and holds it in the suture slot.
- the locking mechanism acts to hold the suture capture device in its suture holding position.
- the lever 239 is actuated again to advance the push/pull rod 238 and release the suture.
- the trigger portion 350 includes a trigger mechanism 339 in the form of a button 339 , and a push rod 338 .
- the thumb-operated button 339 activates the push rod 338 , which moves the suture grasper 130 in a forward direction to capture the suture with the suture capture device, e.g., suture capture device 232 , after the articulating jaw 110 is closed and the suture needle 115 has penetrated the tissue.
- the button 339 is attached to the push rod 338 and the push rod 338 runs through a single or a series of rings 335 that direct the suture grasper 130 forward to grasp the suture.
- the articulating jaw 110 is then opened and removed from the tissue.
- a locking mechanism 336 for the suture grasper 130 is provided to secure the suture grasper 130 in position once the suture grasper 130 has been activated to hold the suture in the suture slot 121 .
- the locking mechanism can be a spring type mechanism that holds the suture capture device in a retracted position and retains the suture capture device in a suture holding position.
- the locking mechanism includes a plurality of teeth 336 A that mate with a latch 336 B, for example, within ring 335 (see FIG. 15D ) or on the instrument handle 190 (not shown), in order to lock the suture grasper 130 in place.
- button 339 is pushed away from the handle 190 to separate teeth 336 A and latch 336 B.
- the push/pull rod of the suture grasper include, for example, a dual split rod configuration 438 or a single rod configuration 538 , 638 , 738 , 838 .
- the rod can have locking teeth 736 , 836 , as shown, for example, in FIGS. 16D and 16E .
- the rod is attached at its proximal end to a thumb-plate, for example, the button 339 of FIG. 15B or an articulating lever, for example, lever 239 of FIG. 15A .
- an alternate implementation of a suture passing surgical instrument 1700 includes an elongated shaft 1740 with a distal portion 1705 and a proximal portion 1745 .
- a handle 1790 At the proximal end of the elongated shaft, there is a handle 1790 , a control arm 1712 , and a trigger portion 1750 .
- a set of jaws 1718 , 1720 At the distal end, there is a set of jaws 1718 , 1720 , a suture grasper 1730 , and a moveable needle arm 1710 .
- the jaw 1718 is controlled by the handle 1790 and attached to the elongated shaft 1740 by a pivot hinge assembly 1765 , as described above in relation to articulating jaw 110 .
- the needle arm 1710 is attached to a push/pull rod 1713 and includes a needle 1715 at its distal end.
- the push/pull rod 1713 runs along the elongated shaft 1740 and is actuated by a lever 1712 attached to the handle 1790 . The surgeon activates the lever 1712 with his finger to move the needle arm 1715 forward and backward.
- the suture grasper 1730 is controlled by the trigger portion 1750 and disposed on jaw 1720 , which is similar to the tissue platform 120 described above.
- the trigger portion 1750 includes a trigger mechanism 1739 , e.g., a thumb-operated button, and a rod 1738 .
- the thumb-operated button 1739 is attached to the rod 1738 , which runs along the elongated shaft 1740 to control the movement of the suture grasper 1730 , as described above.
- the trigger portion 1750 permits the surgeon to control when the surgeon captures the suture from the needle 1715 , after the needle 1715 and the suture have been passed through the tissue and are exposed above the jaw 1720 . As described above, the surgeon activates the button 1739 with his thumb to move the suture grasper 1730 forward to grasp the suture.
- the trigger portion may have similar alternatives and variations as previously described.
- the push/pull rod 1728 includes two tabs 1728 A, 1728 B at its proximal end and moves along a groove 1740 A of the instrument shaft 1740 , as described above.
- the needle 1715 on the needle arm 1710 is shaped like a tapered rectangle that ends in a sharp tip 1713 .
- the needle 1715 is formed of nitinol, hardened stainless steel, or similar materials.
- the needle 1715 is formed integral to the needle arm 1710 or separately and then rigidly attached (i.e., welded or mounted) to the needle arm 1710 .
- the needle 1715 initially extends from the needle arm 1710 , which is parallel to the pair of jaws 1718 , 1720 , and has a suture eyelet 1711 disposed therein. Needle arm 1710 is attached to push/pull rod 1712 at pivot 1710 A. The suture eyelet 1711 is disposed proximate to the tip 1713 of the needle 1715 . As described above, the suture eyelet 1711 can, for example, open to the front or side of the needle and have various alternative shapes.
- An operator moves the needle arm 1710 to articulate away from the set of jaws 1718 , 1720 in order for suture to be threaded onto the needle 1715 .
- a “free” suture (not attached to anything) or suture attached to a soft tissue attachment device, e.g., an anchor is threaded through the suture eyelet 1711 of the needle 1715 .
- the ability to use “free” suture with the suture passing surgical instrument provides a surgeon with the flexibility to use intricate weaving (suture) patterns without the demand of visualizing each suture transfer.
- an operator moves lever 1712 to return the needle arm 1710 parallel to the set of jaws 1718 , 1720 .
- Movement of the push/pull rod 1712 A distally causes the needle arm 1710 to move distally until tip 1713 of needle 1715 contacts deflector 1718 A of jaw 1718 .
- Contact with deflector 1718 A by needle 1715 causes needle 1715 to pivot towards jaw 1720 about pivot 1715 A such that needle 1715 passes through passageway 1722 B of jaw 1718 and passageway 1722 A of jaw 1720 .
- the surface 1728 of the jaw 1720 (the surface that faces the jaw 1718 ) and the surface 1717 of the horizontal portion of the jaw 1718 (the surface facing the jaw 1720 ) can be smooth and/or serrated.
- the serrations 1723 , 1724 can vary in shape, number, and length, as described above.
- the set of jaws 1718 , 1720 (shown in these figures without grooves for clarity) includes passageways 1722 A, 1722 B through which the needle 1715 of the needle arm 1710 passes.
- Each passageway 1722 A, 1722 B is slightly wider than the needle 1715 .
- the passageway 1722 A of the jaw 1720 includes two suture slots or grooves 1721 X, 1721 Y in which the suture rests after the needle 1715 has passed through the tissue.
- the grooves 1721 X, 1721 Y are provided in each lengthwise side 1722 A 1 , 1722 A 2 of the passageway 1722 A.
- the suture capture device 1732 moves the suture away from the needle 1715 and holds the suture for example in the suture slot 1721 X against surface 1721 A as described above.
- Jaw 1718 includes passageway 1722 B, which is defined by a central rectangular cutout.
- the Jaw 1718 can have similar grooves, as described above in relation to jaw 1720 .
- Jaw 1720 includes a U-shaped end 1720 A defining passageway 1722 A.
- a grasper guide 1770 is located on the jaw 1720 .
- suture grasper 1730 is disposed on jaw 1720 and has similar alternatives as those described above.
- an operator uses the suture passing surgical instrument 1700 of FIG. 17A as follows. From the position of instrument 1700 as shown in FIG. 18A , the operator moves lever 1712 to move moveable needle arm 1710 of the suture passing surgical instrument 1700 away from the set of jaws 1718 , 1720 to load suture through eyelet 1711 . Then, the operator moves lever 1712 to return needle arm 1710 parallel to the set of jaws 1718 , 1720 , as shown in FIGS. 18B and 18D .
- the operator places instrument 1700 in the surgical site through a cannula (not shown) to the surgical site.
- the operator moves handle 1790 to articulate jaw 1718 of the set of jaws 1718 , 1720 such that the jaws 1718 , 1720 open and close to grasp tissue therebetween.
- moveable needle arm 1710 distally toward the deflector 1718 A of jaw 1718 .
- moveable needle arm 1710 pivots about pivot 1715 A toward jaw 1720 and pierces the tissue held by the jaws 1718 , 1720 through passageway 1722 A, 1722 B.
- the operator activates trigger portion 1750 to advance suture grasper 1730 distally to hold the suture in suture slot 1721 X.
- the operator moves lever 1712 to move needle arm 1710 back out of the set of jaws 1718 , 1720 .
- the needle 1715 moves out of the tissue through passageway 1722 A, 1722 B.
- the operator then moves the lever 1712 to return the needle arm 1710 parallel to the set of jaws 1718 , 1720 , as shown in FIGS. 18C and 18E .
- the operator moves handle 1790 to open the set of jaws 1718 , 1720 to release the tissue and then the operator moves handle 1790 to close the jaws 1718 , 1720 .
- the free end of the suture remains above the jaw 1720 .
- the other end of the suture is located in the suture slot 1721 X and through the tissue.
- the operator removes instrument 1700 from the surgical site.
- the instrument may be rethreaded and reinserted through the cannula to the surgical site in order to pass suture multiple times.
- the tissue platform may include one suture slot or the needle may pass through tissue to either side of the articulating jaw or set of jaws.
- the passageway may be offset to accommodate orientation of the needle or suture eyelet.
- the suture capture device may be or may include a latch or a cutout.
- the trigger portion may include a button or other mechanism to activate movement of the suture grasper.
- the needle may be formed separately from the jaw and then rigidly attached, e.g., welded or mounted to the jaw.
- the eyelet of the needle may open to the front of the needle or to the inside of the needle.
- the instrument can be used in many surgical environments, including, for example, open, mini-open, and endoscopic, and with visualization, limited visualization, or no visualization of the suture grasper.
- other devices for attaching tissue to bone or tissue to tissue will work with the device and can be carried into the operative site and attached or secured by the device.
- the type of material used i.e., material construction, braided or monofilament or combinations of construction and material type, synthetic, natural, permanent or reabsorbable, can vary, and a variety of material diameters are possible. Loose or highly mobile tissue can be translocated as desired by the surgeon. Also, the same suture strand can be passed through tissue multiple times and in various directions. Accordingly, other implementations are within the scope of the following claims.
Abstract
A surgical instrument includes first and second members configured to receive tissue therebetween. The first member is adapted to receive suture, the second member is coupled to the first member, and a grasper coupled to the second member engages the suture received by the first member. A method of passing suture includes loading suture into a first member of a suture passing surgical instrument, stabilizing tissue between the first member and a second member of the surgical instrument, passing suture through tissue via the first member of the surgical instrument, holding the passed suture via a suture grasper of the surgical instrument, and removing the first member from the tissue.
Description
- This application is a continuation (and claims the benefit of priority under 35 USC 120) of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/151,812, filed May 22, 2002. The disclosure of the prior application is considered part of (and is incorporated by reference in) the disclosure of this application.
- This invention relates to suture passing surgical instruments, and more particularly, to a surgical instrument and method for single-handedly passing suture through tissue.
- Suture is passed through tissue many ways including, for example, cannulated needles and instruments and needle passing instruments, which in general, require the use of multiple portal entry points in order to transfer the suture through tissue or require the use of additional instruments or devices to facilitate the passage of suture. As described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,935,149, it is known to place the suture at a desired site to be sutured by passing a needle attached to the suture from a first member of a suture passing forceps to a second member of the forceps. The suture is secured at the site by passing the needle through a suture receiving passage in an outer member of a suture securing device to position a portion of the suture therein and inserting an inner member of the suture securing device into the passage to secure the portion of the suture between the inner and outer members. The needle is passed through the passage by threading the needle through a suture threader disposed in the passage and pulling the threader from the passage. The suture threader has one end terminating in the needled suture and an opposite end terminating in a suture receiving loop.
- In one general aspect of the invention, a surgical instrument includes first and second members configured to receive tissue therebetween. The first member is adapted to receive suture, the second member is coupled to the first member, and a grasper is coupled to the second member for engaging the suture received by the first member.
- Embodiments of this aspect of the invention may include one or more of the following features. The grasper is coupled to the second member for movement between a retracted position and a suture engaging position. The second member defines a slot for receiving suture from the first member, and the grasper is configured to trap suture within the slot. The first member is configured to move relative to the second member between an open position and a closed, tissue piercing position. The second member defines a passageway for receiving a portion of the first member. The second member defines a slot for receiving suture from the first member. The slot opens into the passageway.
- The first member includes a needle for piercing tissue. The needle defines an eyelet for receiving suture. The eyelet includes a hole. Alternatively, the eyelet includes two holes. In another alternative, the eyelet includes a cutout.
- The surgical instrument also includes a handle that controls movement of the first member. The handle includes an articulating handle and a stationary handle.
- The second member includes a passageway that receives a portion of the first member. The second member includes at least one suture slot that is disposed in a lengthwise side of the passageway. Also, the at least one suture slot opens to the passageway.
- The first member includes a jaw and a needle arm extending from a distal end of the surgical instrument. The needle arm is adapted to receive suture. The jaw defines a passageway that receives a portion of the needle arm. The second member defines a passageway that receives a second portion of the needle arm. The second member defines at least one suture slot that is disposed in a lengthwise side of the passageway and opens to the passageway. The suture grasper engages the suture and holds the suture in the at least one suture slot.
- The grasper is disposed on a portion of the second member. The grasper includes a hook. Alternatively, the grasper includes a wedge. In another alternative, the grasper includes a set of jaws. In another alternative, the grasper includes a U-shaped cup.
- The surgical instrument includes a trigger that controls the grasper. The trigger is a paddle. Alternatively, the trigger is a lever. In another alternative, the trigger is a button. The surgical instrument also includes a grasper guide that is disposed on a portion of the second member. The trigger moves the grasper distally under the grasper guide to engage the suture.
- A portion of the first member is serrated. A portion of the second member is serrated.
- In another general aspect of the invention, a method of passing suture includes loading suture into a first member of a suture passing surgical instrument, stabilizing tissue between the first member and a second member of the surgical instrument, passing suture through tissue via the first member of the surgical instrument, holding the passed suture via a suture grasper of the surgical instrument, and removing the first member from the tissue.
- Embodiments of this aspect of the invention may include one or more of the following features. After loading suture, the surgical instrument is passed through a cannula. The method also includes removing the surgical instrument from the surgical site.
- Loading suture includes loading suture from a side of the surgical instrument. Loading suture further includes loading suture from the side of the surgical instrument on which the suture grasper is located.
- The method includes stabilizing tissue and passing suture through tissue simultaneously.
- The method includes passing suture multiple times. Passing suture multiple times includes loading suture into the first member of the suture passing surgical instrument, and passing suture through tissue via the first member of the suture passing instrument.
- Conventional instruments and methods for passing suture generally require multiple portal entry points and/or supplemental instruments to facilitate passage of suture. The surgical instrument of this invention overcomes these difficulties. In particular, the instrument and method provide a surgeon with the ability to single-handedly pass suture through tissue. As a result, only one portal and one instrument are required.
- The details of one or more implementations are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features and objects will be apparent from the description and drawings, and from the claims.
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FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional view of an exemplary suture passing surgical instrument. -
FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of a distal portion of the surgical instrument ofFIG. 1 in which an articulating jaw is closed. -
FIG. 3A is a side view andFIG. 3B is a perspective view of a push/pull rod for the articulating jaw of the surgical instrument ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3C is a top view of an elongated shaft of the surgical instrument ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3D is a partial cross-sectional view of a proximal portion of the surgical instrument ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4A is a top view of a distal portion of the surgical instrument ofFIG. 1 showing a suture grasper capturing the suture andFIG. 4B is a perspective view of the distal portion of the surgical instrument ofFIG. 1 showing the eyelet of the needle in line with the suture slots of the passageway. -
FIG. 5A is an exemplary tip of a suture capture device of the suture grasper andFIG. 5B is an exemplary arm of the suture capture device of the suture grasper of the surgical instrument ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 6A is a partial cutaway top view of a trigger portion for the suture grasper shown in an open position andFIG. 6B is a partial cutaway top view of the trigger portion for the suture grasper shown in a closed position. -
FIGS. 7A-7H illustrate use of the surgical instrument ofFIG. 1 . -
FIGS. 8A-8H illustrate alternative configurations of a suture eyelet of a needle of the surgical instrument ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 9 shows a suture threaded through the suture eyelet of the needle of the surgical instrument ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 10 shows a suture attached to an exemplary soft tissue attachment device. -
FIG. 11 is a detailed side view of an articulating jaw of the surgical instrument ofFIG. 1 showing serrations. -
FIG. 12 is a detailed side view of a tissue platform of the surgical instrument ofFIG. 1 showing serrations. -
FIG. 13A is a side view of an alternate implementation of the suture grasper. -
FIG. 13B is a detailed view of the suture capture device of the suture grasper ofFIG. 13A . -
FIG. 13C is a top view of an alternate implementation of the tissue platform provided with the suture grasper ofFIG. 13A . -
FIGS. 14A-14H are top views of alternative implementations of the suture capture device of the suture grasper. -
FIG. 15A is a side view of the alternative implementation of the trigger. -
FIG. 15B is an exploded view of the trigger and a locking mechanism ofFIG. 15A . -
FIG. 15C is a side view of another alternative implementation of the trigger. -
FIG. 15D is a detailed view of a locking mechanism of the trigger ofFIG. 15C . -
FIGS. 16A-16E are top views of alternative implementations of push/pull rods of the suture grasper. -
FIG. 17A is a side view of an alternate implementation of the suture passing surgical instrument. -
FIG. 17B is a perspective view of the push-pull rod of the cross-sectional view of a proximal portion of the surgical instrument ofFIG. 17A . -
FIG. 17C is a detailed cross-sectional view of a proximal portion of the surgical instrument ofFIG. 17A . -
FIG. 17D is a perspective view of a needle arm of the surgical instrument ofFIG. 17A . -
FIG. 17E is a partial cross-sectional view of a distal portion of the surgical instrument ofFIG. 17A . -
FIG. 17F is a perspective view of a first jaw of the surgical instrument ofFIG. 17A . -
FIG. 17G is a perspective view of a second jaw of the surgical instrument ofFIG. 17A . -
FIG. 17H is a perspective view of the suture grasper push rod of the surgical instrument ofFIG. 17A . -
FIGS. 18A-18E illustrate use of the surgical instrument ofFIG. 17 . - Like reference symbols in the various drawings indicate like elements.
- Referring to
FIG. 1 , a single-handed suture passingsurgical instrument 100 passes suture 101 through tissue and holds the passed suture such that the instrument can be rethreaded to pass suture through tissue multiple times. An operator actuates ahandle 190 to close an articulatingjaw 110 through which suture is threaded to pass the suture through tissue, and thereafter actuates atrigger portion 150 to advance asuture grasper 130 along atissue platform 120 to engage the suture with thesuture grasper 130. Thejaw 110 is then opened and theinstrument 100 removed with the suture remaining in the tissue and held by thesuture grasper 130. Theinstrument 100 can be rethreaded and reinserted to the surgical site to pass suture multiple times, for instance, as with a Mason-Allen Stitch. - Suture passing
surgical instrument 100 includes anelongated shaft 140 with a distal portion 105 and aproximal portion 145. Located at theproximal portion 145 of theelongated shaft 140 arehandle 190 andtrigger portion 150. Located at the distal end 105 are articulatingjaw 110,tissue platform 120, andsuture grasper 130. - The articulating
jaw 110 is pivotally attached to thetissue platform 120, and movement of the articulatingjaw 110 is controlled by thehandle 190. In use, distal portion 105 is positioned such that whenjaw 110 is closed, tissue is held between an upper surface of the articulatingjaw 110 and a lower surface of thetissue platform 120. Thehandle 190 includes an articulatinghandle 191 and astationary handle 192. As the articulatinghandle 191 is moved away from and towards thestationary handle 192, the articulatingjaw 110 is opened and then closed, respectively. The articulatinghandle 191 is attached to a push/pull rod 128, which moves along agroove 140A in theelongated shaft 140. Therod 128 is attached to the articulatingjaw 110 by apivot hinge assembly 165, described further below. - The
suture grasper 130 is controlled by thetrigger portion 150 and is located on thetissue platform 120.Tissue platform 120 is the distal portion ofshaft 140. Generally, thesuture grasper 130 is designed to advance forward and hold the suture. Thetrigger portion 150 includes atrigger mechanism 139 and a rod 138 (seeFIG. 5B ). Thetrigger mechanism 139 is attached to therod 138, which runs along theelongated shaft 140, to control movement of thesuture grasper 130. - Referring to
FIG. 2 , the articulatingjaw 110 is attached at itsproximal end 119 to thetissue platform 120 by thepivot hinge assembly 165. Thepivot hinge assembly 165 includes twopins hinge connector 167. Thehinge connector 167 is part of thejaw 110 and is attached to thetissue platform 120 by thepin 166 such that the articulatingjaw 110 pivots about thepin 166 as thejaw 110 articulates. Therod 128 is attached to thehinge connector 167 by thepin 168 such that forward and backward motion of therod 128 causes thejaw 110 to pivot about thepin 166. - Referring to
FIGS. 3A-3D , the push/pull rod 128 includes twotabs proximal end 129B.Rod 128 is an elongated square-shaped shaft. At itsdistal end 129A,rod 128 slopes away from its axis.Rod 128 includes this slope in order to articulate thejaw 110 in relation to the action of thehandle 190. - The
rod 128 reciprocates withingroove 140A in theinstrument shaft 140 as the articulatinghandle 191 is moved away from and then towards thestationary handle 192 to open and close the articulatingjaw 110. Theinstrument shaft 140 also includes a limitinggroove 140B in whichtab 128A is located. The axial movement oftab 128A in limitinggroove 140B limits movement of therod 128 in the axial direction because axial movement oftab 128A within thegroove 140B is constrained by the proximal and distal sides ofgroove 140B. The articulatinghandle 191 defines ahandle slot 140C in whichtab 128B is located providing coupling between therod 128 and the articulatinghandle 191 such that as thehandle 191 is moved, therod 128 moves to actuatejaw 110. - Referring again to
FIG. 2 , the articulatingjaw 110 includes aneedle 115. Generally, theneedle 115 is sickle-shaped with asharp point 113 and is formed of hardened stainless steel or similar material. Theneedle 115 is formed integral to the articulatingjaw 110 and extends from the articulatingjaw 110 toward thetissue platform 120.Needle 115 includes asuture eyelet 111 disposed proximate to thetip 113 of theneedle 115. Theneedle 115 is sized such that when the articulatingjaw 110 is closed, the instrument can fit within a predetermined sized cannula. Thus, the length of theneedle 115 varies with different sized cannulas. - Referring to
FIGS. 4A and 4B , thetissue platform 120 has anU-shaped end 122C defining apassageway 122. Thepassageway 122 includes twosuture slots suture slots passageway 122, theneedle eyelet 111 is aligned with the slots when the portion of the needle defining the eyelet is within thepassageway 122 to consistently place thesuture 101 that is threaded through the eyelet in thesuture slots FIG. 4B ). The suture rests in one of thesuture slots needle 115 has passed through the tissue. Theslots lengthwise sides 122A, 122B of thepassageway 122.Suture grasper 130 acts to move the suture away from theneedle 115 and holds the suture, for example, inslot 121X againstsurface 121A. Additionally, as thesuture grasper 130 holds the suture against the wall 121 a of thesuture slot 121, thesuture grasper 130 also closes the opening in side 122A to capture the suture in thesuture slot 121X, as explained in more detail below. - Referring to
FIGS. 1, 2 , 5A, and 5B, thesuture grasper 130 is located on thetissue platform 120 and is attached torod 138. Thesuture grasper 130 includes asuture capture device 132 in the form of anarm 133 with anU-shaped tip 134. Thesuture grasper 130 is shown to one side of the passageway 122 (the left side as viewed inFIG. 4A ). However, thesuture grasper 130 can be located on either side, e.g., right or left, of thepassageway 122. To minimize possible damage to the suture, the suture is threaded through theeyelet 111 from the same side on which thesuture grasper 130 is located.Rod 138 is formed as a pair ofparallel rods spring plate 137A. - The
suture grasper 130 is activated by thetrigger portion 150 to capture and hold the suture. Thearm 133 of thesuture capture device 132 of thesuture grasper 130 advances forward to hold the suture in theU-shaped tip 134 against thedistal wall 121A ofsuture slot 121X (FIG. 4A ). Thetissue platform 120 includes agrasper guide 170 under which thesuture grasper 130 moves. Thegrasper guide 170, for example, is formed like a bridge such that as thesuture grasper 130 moves forward to hold the suture insuture slot 121X, thesuture grasper 130 follows a direct path towards the distal end 105 of theinstrument 100. - The
tip 113 of theneedle 115 on the articulatingjaw 110 passes through thepassageway 122 when the articulatingjaw 110 is closed. Thepassageway 122 is slightly wider than theneedle 115. Theneedle 115 pivots aboutpin 166 along an arc 110 a (seeFIG. 2 ). Theneedle 115 is shaped with an arch, which corresponds to the radius of the arc 110 a. Thus, when theneedle 115 extends through thepassageway 122, it arches over thesuture grasper 130. The arch of theneedle 115 limits possible tearing of the tissue as the needle passes through the tissue. - Referring to
FIGS. 6A and 6B , thetrigger portion 150 for moving thesuture grasper 130 includes thetrigger mechanism 139, for example, shaped like a paddle, and the push/pull rod 138. Thetrigger mechanism 139 rotates about an axis X. Thetrigger mechanism 139 is attached to the push/pull rod 138 that ends in the U-shapedsuture capture device 132. Thetrigger portion 150 also includes arigid pin 139A that follows a J-shapedgroove 139B in thetrigger mechanism 139 and aspring 137. - In its resting position, the
suture grasper 130 is in an open, locked position withpin 139A located in the hook side 139B1 of the J-shapedgroove 139B, as shown inFIG. 6A . To create the forward movement of thesuture grasper 130 necessary to capture the suture, thetrigger mechanism 139 is rotated counter-clockwise (looking from theproximal end 190 down the shaft 140) to move thepin 139A from the hook side 139B1 of the J-shapedgroove 139B to the long side 139B2 of the J-groove 139B, as shown inFIG. 6B . The movement of thepin 139A within thegroove 139B forces the push/pull rod 138 forward and thetrigger mechanism 139 proximally and then distally against thespring 137. The forward movement of thesuture grasper 130 is created as thespring 137 moves forward against aspring plate 137A and back against a spring brake orspring plate 137B. To return thesuture grasper 130 to its resting position, thetrigger mechanism 139A is rotated clockwise, e.g., moved from the long side 139B2 of the J-shapedgroove 139B back to the hook side 139B1 of the J-shapedgroove 139B. - Referring to
FIGS. 7A-7K , an operator uses the suture passing surgical instrument as follows. As shown inFIGS. 7A (top view) and 7B (side view), an operator opens the articulatingjaw 110, i.e., articulating thejaw 110 away fromtissue platform 120, by movinghandle 190 and loads suture into thesuture eyelet 111 of theneedle 115. As shown inFIG. 7C (top view), the operator moves handle 190 to close articulatingjaw 110 to hold the suture in theeyelet 111. - Then, as shown in
FIG. 7D (side view), the operator passes theinstrument 100 down a cannula to the surgical site. As seen inFIG. 7E (side view), after placing theinstrument 100 in the surgical site, the operator moves handle 190 to open articulatingjaw 110 to place theneedle 115 under the targeted tissue. As shown inFIGS. 7F (side view) and 7G (top view), the operator moves handle 190 to close articulatedjaw 110 to capture the targeted tissue between thejaw 110 and thetissue platform 120. Theneedle 115 on the articulatingjaw 110 pierces the tissue as the tissue is grasped between thetissue platform 120 and the articulatingjaw 110, carrying the suture through the tissue. - Next, as shown in
FIGS. 7H (side view) and 7I (top view), the operator moves triggerportion 150 to advancesuture grasper 130 forward to hold suture in thesuture slot 121Y. As shown inFIGS. 7J (side view) and 7K (top view), the suture passed through the tissue is trapped on the proximal side of the tissue. - As shown in
FIGS. 7L (side view) and 7M (top view), the operator moves handle 190 to open articulatingjaw 110 to release the tissue. As thejaw 110 is opened, thesuture grasper 130 holds the suture againstwall 121A ofsuture slot 121X. As the operator begins to withdraw theinstrument 100 from the surgical site, the free end of the suture slides out ofeyelet 111 ofneedle 115. As shown inFIGS. 7N (side view) and 7O (top view), thefree end 101A of the suture 101 (the end that was threaded through the eyelet 111) remains above thetissue platform 120. The other end of the suture is located insuture slot 121X and passes through the tissue. The operator moves handle 190 to closejaw 110 to withdrawinstrument 100 through the cannula (not shown). The instrument may be rethreaded and reinserted through the cannula to the surgical site in order to pass suture multiple times. For instance, where most tendon tissue are fibrous bundles, a repair that can be less prone to tearing along the fibrous bundle structure can be possible when the suture is secured perpendicular to the bundle cord with multiple passes of the suture. By passing suture through a different tissue bundle, the suture/tendon interface can be improved. - Numerous alternative implementations or configurations of elements of the surgical instrument are possible. For instance, referring to
FIGS. 8A-8H , the suture eyelet disposed proximate to the tip of the needle can have a variety of shapes and/or orientations. For example,FIG. 8A shows a rounded hole 211 as the suture eyelet, whereasFIG. 8B shows an oval oroblong hole 311 as the suture eyelet. In an alternative implementation, there can be more than onehole 411, as shown inFIG. 8C . Or, the suture eyelet can be a cutout in the side of the needle proximate to the tip. For example,FIGS. 8D and 8E showcutouts jaw 110. Alternatively,FIG. 8F shows acutout 711 disposed below thetip 713 of theneedle 715 that extends in both toward thetip 713 and toward thejaw 110. Or, the eyelet can be located on the rounded side of the needle, as shown inFIGS. 8G and 8H (e.g.,cutouts 811, 911). - The various positions and shapes of the suture eyelets affect a surgeon's ability to load/unload suture, to penetrate tissue, and to minimize procedure length. For instance, the suture may be threaded through the rounded hole or closed eyelet type of suture eyelets, as shown, for example, in
FIG. 9 . While loading suture requires a bit more skill, the closed eyelet type of suture needle penetrates tissue more easily and accurately. Additionally, for example, the double eyelet needle shown inFIG. 8C may be used to pass two sutures simultaneously to form a mattress stitch with one pass and hence, reduce surgical time. With the cutout-type of suture eyelet, the suture is easier to load/unload, but tissue is more difficult to penetrate. Regardless of type or orientation of suture eyelet, suture is loaded on the same side that the suture grasper is located. - The various embodiments discussed can include “free” suture or suture attached to a soft tissue attachment device. As shown in
FIG. 9 , the “free” suture (suture not attached to an external device) is threaded through thesuture eyelet 111 of theneedle 115. The ability to use “free” suture with the suture passing surgical instrument provides a surgeon with the flexibility to use intricate weaving (suture) patterns without the demand of visualizing each suture transfer. Alternatively, referring toFIG. 10 , suture is attached to a soft tissue attachment device, e.g., an anchor, prior to being threaded through thesuture eyelet 111. - Referring to
FIG. 11 , thesurface 117 of the horizontal portion of the articulating jaw 110 (the surface facing the tissue platform 120) includes serrations 124 (see alsoFIG. 2 ). Theserrations 124, for example, are “V” shaped and provide an increased surface area against which to hold the tissue. The shape, number, and length of theserrations 124 can, for instance, vary. Theserrations 124 can be, for example, grooves, ribs, or ridges. Alternatively, thesurface 117 is smooth, i.e., without serrations, as shown inFIGS. 8A-8H . - Referring to
FIG. 12 , thesurface 127 of the tissue platform 120 (the surface that faces the articulating jaw 110) includes serrations 123 (see alsoFIG. 2 ). Theserrations 123 of thetissue platform 120 are, for instance, V-shaped and provide a larger surface against which to hold the tissue after theneedle 115 has penetrated the tissue. The shape, number and length of theserrations 123 can vary. For example, theserrations 123 can be grooves, ribs, or ridges. A surgeon may want to move the tissue after it has been grabbed to ensure that the tissue will reach the attachment site. Or, if the detached tissue creates adhesions to other tissue surfaces, by pulling on the held tissue, the surgeon can determine if it is necessary to release or cut those adhesions free. - Referring to
FIGS. 13A-13C , an alternative implementation of thesuture grasper 230 includes asuture capture device 232 having two opposingjaws jaws suture grasper 230 is moved forward by activation of a push-pull rod 238 by an alternative implementation of thetrigger mechanism 339, a thumb push plate. The opposingjaws suture grasper 230 initially contact anexpansion pin 280, which causes thejaws jaws suture capture device 232 include a plurality of graspingteeth suture grasper 230 continues to move forward until theexpansion pin 280 enters the expansionpin release slot 285, at which point the opposingjaws grasper 230 close on the suture. - A
grasper guide 270 provides directional guidance for thesuture grasper 230 as the grasper moves forward alongshaft 140 to capture the suture from the needle (not shown). Thegrasper guide 270 is a raised structure, e.g., a bridge, under which thesuture grasper 230 moves. In this implementation of theguide 270, theexpansion pin 280 is located between thegrasper guide 270 and thetissue platform 120. - Other implementations or configurations of a suture capture device include, for example, a hook or pick that advances forward or moves backward, pushes the suture away from the needle, and captures the suture. For example, the hook may be a forward-moving
hook 332, as shown inFIG. 14A ; a backward-movinghook FIGS. 14B and 14D ; a forward-movingwedge FIGS. 14C and 14E ; or a forward- or backward-moving hook 1032, as shown inFIG. 14H . Alternatively, as shown inFIGS. 14F and 14G , the cup-shape of the suture capture device can have sides of different lengths (FIG. 14F ) 832 or a flat base of the cup (FIG. 14G ) 932. As illustrated, for example, inFIGS. 14D-14H , the suture capture device alternatives are shown located on the left side of the tissue platform. However, the suture capture device can be located on the right side of the tissue platform, for example, as inFIGS. 14A-14C , if the suture were loaded from a different direction. - Referring to
FIGS. 15A and 15B , in an alternate implementation, thetrigger portion 250 includes atrigger mechanism 239, which is a hingedlever 239 attached to a push-pull rod 238 that ends in, e.g., one of the suture capture devices ofFIGS. 14A-14H . Alocking mechanism 236, such as a spring or ratchet-type lock is used to hold the suture capture device, e.g., suture pick or hook, in a retracted position and to retain the suture capture device in a suture holding position. After theneedle 115 has passed through the tissue, thelever 239 is pulled towards thehandle 190 by the surgeon's finger. This action advances the push/pull rod 238 forward. The suture capture device then captures the suture from the needle and holds it in the suture slot. When the surgeon releaseslever 239, the locking mechanism acts to hold the suture capture device in its suture holding position. To release the suture, thelever 239 is actuated again to advance the push/pull rod 238 and release the suture. - Referring to
FIGS. 15C and 15D , in another alternative implementation, thetrigger portion 350 includes atrigger mechanism 339 in the form of abutton 339, and a push rod 338. The thumb-operatedbutton 339 activates the push rod 338, which moves thesuture grasper 130 in a forward direction to capture the suture with the suture capture device, e.g.,suture capture device 232, after the articulatingjaw 110 is closed and thesuture needle 115 has penetrated the tissue. Thebutton 339 is attached to the push rod 338 and the push rod 338 runs through a single or a series of rings 335 that direct thesuture grasper 130 forward to grasp the suture. The articulatingjaw 110 is then opened and removed from the tissue. - A locking mechanism 336 for the
suture grasper 130 is provided to secure thesuture grasper 130 in position once thesuture grasper 130 has been activated to hold the suture in thesuture slot 121. The locking mechanism can be a spring type mechanism that holds the suture capture device in a retracted position and retains the suture capture device in a suture holding position. Alternatively, as shown, the locking mechanism includes a plurality ofteeth 336A that mate with alatch 336B, for example, within ring 335 (seeFIG. 15D ) or on the instrument handle 190 (not shown), in order to lock thesuture grasper 130 in place. To release, the locking mechanism 336,button 339 is pushed away from thehandle 190 toseparate teeth 336A and latch 336B. - Referring to
FIGS. 16A-16E , other implementations of the push/pull rod of the suture grasper include, for example, a dualsplit rod configuration 438 or asingle rod configuration teeth FIGS. 16D and 16E . In each implementation, the rod is attached at its proximal end to a thumb-plate, for example, thebutton 339 ofFIG. 15B or an articulating lever, for example, lever 239 ofFIG. 15A . - Referring to
FIGS. 17A-17J , an alternate implementation of a suture passingsurgical instrument 1700 includes anelongated shaft 1740 with adistal portion 1705 and aproximal portion 1745. At the proximal end of the elongated shaft, there is ahandle 1790, acontrol arm 1712, and atrigger portion 1750. At the distal end, there is a set ofjaws suture grasper 1730, and amoveable needle arm 1710. - The
jaw 1718 is controlled by thehandle 1790 and attached to theelongated shaft 1740 by a pivot hinge assembly 1765, as described above in relation to articulatingjaw 110. - The
needle arm 1710 is attached to a push/pull rod 1713 and includes aneedle 1715 at its distal end. The push/pull rod 1713 runs along theelongated shaft 1740 and is actuated by alever 1712 attached to thehandle 1790. The surgeon activates thelever 1712 with his finger to move theneedle arm 1715 forward and backward. - The
suture grasper 1730 is controlled by thetrigger portion 1750 and disposed onjaw 1720, which is similar to thetissue platform 120 described above. Thetrigger portion 1750 includes atrigger mechanism 1739, e.g., a thumb-operated button, and arod 1738. The thumb-operatedbutton 1739 is attached to therod 1738, which runs along theelongated shaft 1740 to control the movement of thesuture grasper 1730, as described above. - The
trigger portion 1750 permits the surgeon to control when the surgeon captures the suture from theneedle 1715, after theneedle 1715 and the suture have been passed through the tissue and are exposed above thejaw 1720. As described above, the surgeon activates thebutton 1739 with his thumb to move thesuture grasper 1730 forward to grasp the suture. The trigger portion may have similar alternatives and variations as previously described. - Referring to
FIG. 17B , the push/pull rod 1728 includes twotabs groove 1740A of theinstrument shaft 1740, as described above. - Referring to
FIGS. 17C and 17D , theneedle 1715 on theneedle arm 1710 is shaped like a tapered rectangle that ends in asharp tip 1713. Theneedle 1715 is formed of nitinol, hardened stainless steel, or similar materials. Theneedle 1715 is formed integral to theneedle arm 1710 or separately and then rigidly attached (i.e., welded or mounted) to theneedle arm 1710. - The
needle 1715 initially extends from theneedle arm 1710, which is parallel to the pair ofjaws suture eyelet 1711 disposed therein.Needle arm 1710 is attached to push/pull rod 1712 atpivot 1710A. Thesuture eyelet 1711 is disposed proximate to thetip 1713 of theneedle 1715. As described above, thesuture eyelet 1711 can, for example, open to the front or side of the needle and have various alternative shapes. - An operator moves the
needle arm 1710 to articulate away from the set ofjaws needle 1715. A “free” suture (not attached to anything) or suture attached to a soft tissue attachment device, e.g., an anchor is threaded through thesuture eyelet 1711 of theneedle 1715. The ability to use “free” suture with the suture passing surgical instrument provides a surgeon with the flexibility to use intricate weaving (suture) patterns without the demand of visualizing each suture transfer. - After suture is threaded through the
needle 1715, an operator moveslever 1712 to return theneedle arm 1710 parallel to the set ofjaws pull rod 1712A distally causes theneedle arm 1710 to move distally untiltip 1713 ofneedle 1715contacts deflector 1718A ofjaw 1718. Contact withdeflector 1718A byneedle 1715 causes needle 1715 to pivot towardsjaw 1720 aboutpivot 1715A such thatneedle 1715 passes throughpassageway 1722B ofjaw 1718 andpassageway 1722A ofjaw 1720. - Referring to
FIG. 17E , thesurface 1728 of the jaw 1720 (the surface that faces the jaw 1718) and thesurface 1717 of the horizontal portion of the jaw 1718 (the surface facing the jaw 1720) can be smooth and/or serrated. Theserrations - Referring to
FIGS. 17F and 17G , the set ofjaws 1718, 1720 (shown in these figures without grooves for clarity) includespassageways needle 1715 of theneedle arm 1710 passes. Eachpassageway needle 1715. - The
passageway 1722A of thejaw 1720 includes two suture slots orgrooves needle 1715 has passed through the tissue. In this implementation, thegrooves passageway 1722A. The suture capture device 1732 moves the suture away from theneedle 1715 and holds the suture for example in thesuture slot 1721X against surface 1721A as described above. -
Jaw 1718 includespassageway 1722B, which is defined by a central rectangular cutout. TheJaw 1718 can have similar grooves, as described above in relation tojaw 1720. -
Jaw 1720 includes a U-shaped end 1720A definingpassageway 1722A. Agrasper guide 1770, as described above, is located on thejaw 1720. - Referring to
FIGS. 17A and 17H ,suture grasper 1730 is disposed onjaw 1720 and has similar alternatives as those described above. - Referring to
FIGS. 18A-18E , an operator uses the suture passingsurgical instrument 1700 ofFIG. 17A as follows. From the position ofinstrument 1700 as shown inFIG. 18A , the operator moveslever 1712 to movemoveable needle arm 1710 of the suture passingsurgical instrument 1700 away from the set ofjaws eyelet 1711. Then, the operator moveslever 1712 to returnneedle arm 1710 parallel to the set ofjaws FIGS. 18B and 18D . - The operator places
instrument 1700 in the surgical site through a cannula (not shown) to the surgical site. The operator moves handle 1790 to articulatejaw 1718 of the set ofjaws jaws - The operator moves
lever 1712moveable needle arm 1710 distally toward thedeflector 1718A ofjaw 1718. Upon contactingdeflector 1718A,moveable needle arm 1710 pivots aboutpivot 1715A towardjaw 1720 and pierces the tissue held by thejaws passageway - Next, the operator activates
trigger portion 1750 to advancesuture grasper 1730 distally to hold the suture insuture slot 1721X. The operator moveslever 1712 to moveneedle arm 1710 back out of the set ofjaws needle 1715 moves out of the tissue throughpassageway lever 1712 to return theneedle arm 1710 parallel to the set ofjaws FIGS. 18C and 18E . - The operator moves handle 1790 to open the set of
jaws jaws jaw 1720. The other end of the suture is located in thesuture slot 1721X and through the tissue. The operator removesinstrument 1700 from the surgical site. The instrument may be rethreaded and reinserted through the cannula to the surgical site in order to pass suture multiple times. - A number of implementations have been described. Nevertheless, it will be understood that various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope. For example, the tissue platform may include one suture slot or the needle may pass through tissue to either side of the articulating jaw or set of jaws. Alternatively, the passageway may be offset to accommodate orientation of the needle or suture eyelet. The suture capture device may be or may include a latch or a cutout. The trigger portion may include a button or other mechanism to activate movement of the suture grasper. The needle may be formed separately from the jaw and then rigidly attached, e.g., welded or mounted to the jaw. The eyelet of the needle may open to the front of the needle or to the inside of the needle.
- Additionally, the instrument can be used in many surgical environments, including, for example, open, mini-open, and endoscopic, and with visualization, limited visualization, or no visualization of the suture grasper. Also, other devices for attaching tissue to bone or tissue to tissue will work with the device and can be carried into the operative site and attached or secured by the device. The type of material used, i.e., material construction, braided or monofilament or combinations of construction and material type, synthetic, natural, permanent or reabsorbable, can vary, and a variety of material diameters are possible. Loose or highly mobile tissue can be translocated as desired by the surgeon. Also, the same suture strand can be passed through tissue multiple times and in various directions. Accordingly, other implementations are within the scope of the following claims.
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38. Suturing instrumentation adapted for use with a needle having a sharpened distal tip and attachable to a length of suture material, the instrumentation comprising:
an elongated member having a distal end terminating in a nonlinear portion; and a trocar configured for introduction into the elongated member, and
the member having a linear slot to receive a linear needle, the trocar including a distal end operative to push the needle through the nonlinear portion, such that when the distal end of the member is positioned proximate to a tissue to be sutured and the needle is pushed by the distal end of the trocar through the nonlinear portion, the needle is deformed, causing the needle and suture material to enter into the tissue such that at least a portion of a distal tip of the needle protrudes from the tissue.
39. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 38 , wherein: the elongated member defines a primary axis; and the nonlinear portion is off-axis.
40. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 38 , wherein: the slot enabling the suture material to extend therefrom as the needle is pushed through the nonlinear portion.
41. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 38 , wherein the needle comprises a malleable needle.
42. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 38 , wherein the needle comprises a deflectable needle.
43. Suturing instrumentation adapted for use with a needle having a sharpened distal tip and attachable to a length of suture material, the instrumentation comprising:
an elongated member having a distal end terminating in a nonlinear portion;
a trocar configured for introduction into the elongated member,
the member having a linear slot to receive a linear needle, the trocar including a distal end operative to push the needle through the nonlinear portion,
such that when the distal end of the member is positioned proximate to a tissue to be sutured and the needle is pushed by the distal end of the trocar through the nonlinear portion, the needle is deformed, causing the needle and suture material to enter into the tissue such that a least a portion of a distal tip of the needle protrudes from the tissue; and
a jaw coupled to the distal end of the member for holding tissue as the needle enters into the tissue and for retaining the needle upon exiting the tissue.
44. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 43 , wherein the jaw includes an aperture, slot, or cavity to receive and retain the deformed needle upon exiting the tissue.
45. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 43 , wherein: the elongated member defines a primary axis; and the nonlinear portion is off-axis.
46. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 43 , wherein: the slot-enabling the suture material to extend therefrom as the needle is pushed through the nonlinear portion by the trocar.
47. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 43 , further including a manually operated control enabling a user to open and close the jaw.
48. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 43 , wherein the needle comprises a malleable needle.
49. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 43 , wherein the needle comprises a deflectable needle.
50. Suturing instrumentation adapted for use with a needle having a sharpened distal tip and attachable to a length of suture material, the instrumentation comprising:
a hand-held tool having proximal and distal ends;
an elongated member extending the length of the tool and terminating distally in a nonlinear portion;
the member having a linear slot to receive a linear needle,
a trocar having a distal end disposed within the elongated member and an exposed proximal end,
such that when the distal end of the member is positioned proximate to a tissue to be sutured and the exposed proximal end of the trocar is pushed, the needle inelastically deforms as it passes through the nonlinear portion, causing the needle and suture material to enter into the tissue such that at least a portion of a distal tip of the needle protrudes from the tissue;
a pivoting jaw at the distal end of the member for holding tissue as the needle enters into the tissue and for retaining the needle upon exiting the tissue; and
a manually operated control at the proximal end of the hand-held tool enabling a user to open and close the jaw.
51. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 50 , wherein: the slot-enabling the suture material to extend therefrom as the needle is pushed through the nonlinear portion.
52. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 50 , wherein the jaw includes an aperture, slot, or cavity to receive and retain the deformed needle upon exiting the tissue.
53. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 50 , wherein: the elongated member defines a primary axis; and the nonlinear portion is off-axis.
54. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 50 , wherein the needle comprises a malleable needle.
55. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 50 , wherein the needle comprises a deflectable needle.
56. Suturing instrumentation, comprising:
a linear needle having a sharpened distal tip and attachable to a length of suture material;
an elongated member having a distal end terminating in a nonlinear portion; and
a trocar configured for introduction into the elongated member, the trocar including a distal end operative to push the needle through the nonlinear portion,
such that when the distal end of the member is positioned proximate to a tissue to be sutured and the needle is pushed by the distal end of the trocar through the nonlinear portion, the needle is deformed by the nonlinear portion, causing the needle and suture material to enter into the tissue such that at least a portion of a distal tip of the needle protrudes from the tissue.
57. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 56 , wherein: the elongated member defines a primary axis; and the nonlinear portion is off-axis.
58. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 56 , wherein: the distal end of the member includes an elongated slot to receive the needle enabling the suture material to extend therefrom as the needle is pushed through the nonlinear portion.
59. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 56 , further including a pivoting jaw at the distal end of the member for holding tissue as the needle enters into the tissue and for retaining the needle upon exiting the tissue.
60. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 59 , wherein the jaw includes an aperture, slot, or cavity to receive and retain the deformed needle.
61. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 59 , further including a manually operated control enabling a user to open and close the jaw.
62. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 56 , wherein the needle and elongated member have at least one flat side to resist rotation of the needle as it passes through the non-linear portion.
63. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 56 , wherein the needle and elongated member have opposing flat sides to resist rotation of the needle as it passes through the non-linear portion.
64. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 56 , further comprising a jaw at the distal end of the member, the jaw including an aperture, slot, or cavity to receive and retain the needle.
65. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 56 , wherein the needle comprises a malleable needle.
66. The suturing instrumentation as set forth in claim 56 , wherein the needle comprises a deflectable needle.
67. A suture needle adapted for use with a substantially rigid cannula defining an axis and having an off-axis distal end, the needle comprising:
a length of material attachable to a suture on a lateral surface of the needle at a distance from a proximal end of the needle and a sharpened distal tip; and
the needle being formed such that when the needle is pushed through the cannula, it inelastically deforms in accordance with the off-axis distal end.
68. The suture needle as set forth in claim 67 , wherein the length of material includes one or more flat sides to resist rotation particularly as the needle passes through the off-axis portion of the cannula.
69. The suture needle as set forth in claim 68 , wherein the length of material includes opposing flat sides.
70. The suture needle as set forth in claim 67 , wherein the needle comprises a malleable needle.
71. The suture needle as set forth in claim 67 , wherein the needle comprises a deflectable needle.
72. Suturing instrumentation for suturing tissue comprising: a needle portion having a sharpened distal tip and constructed and arranged to deliver a length of suture material to the tissue;
a handheld instrument having a passageway and having a distal end terminating in a nonlinear portion; and
a force-supplying structure configured for applying a force to the needle portion,
wherein the force-supplying structure includes a distal end capable of pushing the needle portion through the nonlinear portion, such that when the distal end of the handheld instrument is positioned proximate to the tissue to be sutured and the needle portion is pushed by the distal end of the force-supplying structure through the nonlinear portion, the needle portion is deformed, thereby causing the needle portion to deliver the suture material to the tissue.
73. The suturing instrumentation of claim 72 , wherein the handheld instrument includes a proximal insertion opening to receive the distal end of the force-supplying structure.
74. The suturing instrumentation of claim 72 , wherein the distal end of the handheld instrument includes an elongated slot to receive the needle portion enabling the suture material to extend therefrom as the needle portion is pushed through the nonlinear portion.
75. The suturing instrumentation of claim 72 , wherein the needle portion has a degree of spring back of from 0 to about 100 percent.
76. The suturing instrumentation of claim 72 , wherein the needle portion comprises a Nitinol needle.
77. The suturing instrumentation of claim 76 , wherein the Nitinol needle is substantially linear in shape, further wherein the Nitinol needle is forcibly deformed through the nonlinear portion of the handheld instrument.
78. The suturing instrumentation of claim 72 , wherein the needle comprises a malleable needle.
79. The suturing instrumentation of claim 72 , wherein the needle comprises a deflectable needle.
80. Suturing instrumentation for suturing tissue comprising: a needle portion having a sharpened distal tip and constructed and arranged to deliver a length of suture material to the tissue;
a handheld instrument having a passageway and having a distal end terminating in a nonlinear portion; and
a force supplying structure configured for applying a force to the needle portion,
wherein the force supplying structure includes a distal end capable of pushing the needle portion through the nonlinear portion, such that when the distal end of the handheld instrument is positioned proximate to the tissue to be sutured and the needle portion is pushed by the distal end of the force supplying structure through the nonlinear portion, the needle portion is deformed, thereby causing the needle portion to deliver the suture material to the tissue; and
a jaw at the distal end of the handheld instrument for holding tissue as the needle portion and suture material enters into the tissue.
81. The suturing instrumentation of claim 80 , wherein the jaw includes an aperture, slot, or cavity to receive the deformed needle portion.
82. The suturing instrumentation of claim 80 , wherein the handheld instrument includes a proximal insertion opening to receive the distal end of the force-supplying structure.
83. The suturing instrumentation of claim 80 , wherein the distal end of the handheld instrument includes an elongated slot to receive the needle portion enabling the suture material to extend therefrom as the needle portion is pushed through the nonlinear portion.
84. The suturing instrumentation of claim 80 , wherein the needle portion comprises a Nitinol needle.
85. The suturing instrumentation of claim 80 , further including a manually operated control enabling a user to open and close the jaw.
86. The suturing instrumentation of claim 80 , wherein the jaw pivots.
87. The suturing instrumentation of claim 80 , wherein the needle comprises a malleable needle.
88. The suturing instrumentation of claim 80 , wherein the needle comprises a deflectable needle.
89. A suture needle adapted for use with a handheld instrument defining an axis and having an off-axis distal end, the needle comprising:
a length of material having a sharpened distal tip and constructed and arranged to deliver a length of suture material; and
the needle being formed such that when the needle is pushed through the handheld instrument, it deforms in accordance with the off-axis distal end.
90. The suture needle of claim 89 , wherein the length of material includes one or more flat sides to resist rotation as the needle passes through the off-axis portion of the handheld instrument.
91. The suture needle of claim 90 , wherein the length of material includes opposing flat sides.
92. The suture needle of claim 89 , wherein the needle comprises a malleable needle.
93. The suture needle of claim 89 , wherein the needle comprises a deflectable needle.
94. A suturing system comprising:
a needle portion having a sharpened distal tip and constructed and arranged to deliver a length of suture material;
a handheld instrument having a passageway and having a distal end terminating in a nonlinear portion; and
a push member configured for movement in the passageway of the handheld instrument, the push member being operative to push the needle portion through the nonlinear portion, such that when the distal end of the handheld instrument is positioned proximate to a tissue to be sutured and the needle portion is pushed by the push member through the nonlinear portion, the needle portion is deformed and enters into the tissue and delivers the suture material to the tissue being sutured.
95. The suturing system of claim 94 , wherein the needle portion is substantially straight when in at least a portion of the passageway, curved when in the distal end, and curved upon exiting the distal end of the handheld instrument.
96. The suturing system of claim 94 , wherein the needle portion is substantially straight when in at least a portion of the passageway, deformed when in the distal end, and substantially straight upon exiting the distal end of the handheld instrument.
97. The suturing system of claim 94 , wherein the needle portion comprises a Nitinol needle.
98. The suturing system of claim 94 , wherein the needle comprises a malleable needle.
99. The suturing system of claim 94 , wherein the needle comprises a deflectable needle.
100. A method for suturing, comprising the steps of:
providing a needle portion having a sharpened distal tip;
positioning the needle portion in a passageway of a handheld instrument;
providing a suture material to be delivered by the needle portion; and
using a push member to push the needle portion in the handheld instrument, the needle portion upon exiting the handheld instrument penetrating the tissue being sutured and delivering the suture material to the tissue being sutured.
101. The method of claim 100 , wherein the handheld instrument has a distal end terminating in a nonlinear portion, and the needle portion is deformed as it traverses the nonlinear portion.
102. The method of claim 100 , wherein the needle portion comprises a Nitinol needle.
103. The method of claim 100 , wherein the needle portion comprises a malleable needle.
104. The method of claim 100 , wherein the needle portion comprises a deflectable needle.
105. A suture passing instrument, comprising:
an elongated member having a proximal end and a distal end, the member comprising at least one axial throughbore for receiving a tissue penetrating element therein;
a tip and a jaw provided at the distal end of the member, a first of the tip and jaw being integral with the member and the second of the tip and jaw being pivotable with respect to the first of the tip and the jaw, one of the tip and jaw including at least one axial bore in communication with the axial throughbore of the tubular member for receiving the tissue penetrating element, and the other of the tip and jaw comprising a distal transverse opening aligned with the axial bore of the one of the tip and jaw for receiving the tissue penetrating element therein.
106. The suture passing instrument of claim 105 , wherein the tip further comprises a slot for receiving suture.
107. The suture passing instrument of claim 106 , wherein the slot is orthogonal to the at least one axial bore.
108. The suture passing instrument of claim 105 , wherein the member comprises another axial throughbore for receiving an actuator.
109. The suture passing instrument of claim 105 , wherein the distal transverse opening is an open slot.
110. The suture passing instrument of claim 105 , further comprising a pusher provided at the proximal end of the member and comprising a pusher axial bore in communication with both the axial throughbore of the member and the axial bore.
111. The suture passing instrument of claim 105 , wherein the jaw further comprises a plurality of teeth for gripping tissue.
112. The suture passing instrument of claim 105 , wherein the tissue penetrating element is superelastic.
113. The suture passing instrument of claim 112 , wherein the tissue penetrating element comprises nitinol.
114. A method of suturing tissue, comprising the steps of:
positioning a suture passing instrument in the proximity of a tissue to be sutured, the suture passing instrument being formed of an elongated member having a proximal end and a distal end, the member comprising at least one axial throughbore for receiving a shape-memory tissue penetrating element therein; a tip and a jaw provided at the distal end of the member, a first of the tip and jaw being integral with the member and a second of the tip and jaw being pivotable with respect to the first of the tip and jaw, one of the tip and jaw including at least one axial bore in communication with the axial throughbore of the member; and the other of the tip and jaw being provided with a distal transverse opening aligned with the axial bore of the one of the tip and jaw for receiving the tissue penetrating element therein;
placing a strand of suture within a slot of the one of the tip and jaw, the slot being substantially orthogonal to and intersecting the axial bore of the one of the tip and jaw;
moving the tissue penetrating element through the axial throughbore of the one of the tip and jaw to engage the strand of suture and penetrate the tissue to be sutured with the tissue penetrating element and the suture.
115. The method of claim 114 , further comprising the step of retrieving the tissue penetrating element from at least one of the tip and jaw subsequent to the step of penetrating the tissue to be sutured.
116. The method of claim 115 , further comprising the steps of forming a suture loop in the tissue to be sutured and pulling the suture through the tissue to be sutured.
117. The method of claim 114 , wherein the step of advancing the tissue penetrating element through the axial throughbore of the member and the one of the tip and jaw further comprises actuating a pusher provided at the proximal end of the member.
118. The method of claim 114 , wherein the tissue penetrating element comprises nitinol.
119. The method of claim 114 , wherein the distal transverse opening has an open slot configuration.
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