US PATENT SUBCLASS 606 / 147
.~.~.~ Means for clamping needle to handle

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1  DF  INSTRUMENTS {42}
139  DF  .~ Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier {4}
144  DF  .~.~ Mechanical suture or ligature applier {3}
147.~.~.~ Means for clamping needle to handle

DEFINITION

Classification: 606/147

Means for clamping needle to handle:

(under subclass 144) Subject matter wherein the applier includes at least one manually graspable lever having a member mounting means for disconnectably attaching in either substantially parallel or generally perpendicular orientation thereto an elongated, pointed, either straight or curved, slender tissue piercing member which is used to manipulate the filament when placing the stitches or laces used to connect the tissue masses.