Endoscopic suturing instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an endoscopic 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 rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for an endoscopic suturing instrument, as shown.

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Inventors:	Zlock; Stephen W. (Hawthorne, NY), Yagami; Richard H. (Ridgefield, CT)
Assignee:	United States Surgical Corporation (Norwalk, CT)
Appl. No.:	D/029,496
Filed:	October 7, 1994

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/145; D24/146
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/145,143,146 ;606/139,143,142,144,151,155,158

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