Disclosed herein is an automatic suturing apparatus wherein triggers activate suturing and securing of the tissue of a patient.

Disclosed is a circular purse string clamp able to automatically sew up a purse.

Also disclosed are methods of suturing a tissue or a valve to tissue using an automatic suturing apparatus.

Systems and kits for using the automatic suturing apparatus are included herein.

Also disclosed herein is an automatic suturing apparatus wherein triggers activate suturing and securing of a valve to tissue of a patient.

Such locking and latching mechanisms ensure proper operation of the stapler.

An automated stitching device having a 'C'-shaped arcuate needle which is incrementally advanced in a circular path.

A suture reinforcing material which is for use in automatic suturing devices and which exhibits excellent reinforcing effect is provided.

The circular purse string clamp can ensure a suitable amount of tissue at the purse and can automatically, conveniently and reliably sew up a purse.

An automatic suturing instrument (10) generally includes a proximal actuation handle assembly (12), a flexible tubular member (14), a control wire (18), and an end effector assembly (20).

A catheter securement device which automatically deploys one or more sutures to secure a catheter without requiring the practitioner to manually suture the catheter to the self-suturing anchor device.

Disclosed herein is an automatic suturing apparatus wherein triggers activate suturing and securing of the tissue of a patient.

Disclosed is a circular purse string clamp able to automatically sew up a purse.

Also disclosed are methods of suturing a tissue or a valve to tissue using an automatic suturing apparatus.

Systems and kits for using the automatic suturing apparatus are included herein.