Loading mechanism for a surgical suturing instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a loading mechanism for a surgical suturing instrument showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a loading mechanism for a surgical suturing instrument, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	DeFonzo; Stephan A. (Bridgeport, CT), Colligan; Francis D. (Waterbury, CT), Belcourt, Jr.; Ronald H. (Meriden, CT), Marinkovich; Dragomir C. (Sandy Hook, CT)
Assignee:	United States Surgical Corporation (Norwalk, CT)
Appl. No.:	D/029,488
Filed:	October 6, 1994

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/145; D24/147
Field of Search:	;D24/145,146,147 ;606/139,206

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Primary Examiner: Zarfas; Louis S.
Assistant Examiner: Simmons; I.