Suture device with dual-action jaws and protected hinge

The suture device with dual-action jaws and protected hinge addresses ergonomic discomfort and snagging issues, offering precise control and efficient suturing for both right- and left-handed users through integrated ergonomic features.

WO2026142692A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-07-02BON SECOURS MERCY HEALTH INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
BON SECOURS MERCY HEALTH INC
Filing Date
2024-12-23
Publication Date
2026-07-02

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Technical Problem

Existing suture devices suffer from ease of use, precision, and reliability issues due to unstable locking mechanisms, complex designs, and ergonomic discomfort, limiting their effectiveness and usability for both right- and left-handed users, and increasing the risk of suture snagging and procedural inefficiencies.

Method used

A suture device with dual-action jaws that move together in a pinching motion, featuring a protected hinge design, a thumb-operated button mechanism, and integrated ergonomic features such as a magnetic needle holder and retractable hitch mechanism, allowing ambidextrous operation and reducing suture snagging.

Benefits of technology

Enhances user comfort and procedural efficiency by providing precise control, reducing suture snagging, and enabling seamless operation for both right- and left-handed users, while integrating needle handling and cutting functions into a single ergonomic device.

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Abstract

The present disclosure provides a suture device including a housing (102) having a first jaw (104) and a second jaw (106) disposed adjacent to one another and connected by a first pivot (108) within the housing (102). The first jaw (104) has a first arm (110) and the second jaw (106) has a second arm (112), with both jaws configured to move together in a pinching action. A moving mechanism (114) disposed adjacent to the second arm (112) includes a button (120) configured to move the second arm (112) and a pivoting block mechanism (122) that actuates both jaws simultaneously when the button (120) is depressed by the user from an elevated position (116) to a depressed position (118).
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