Patent Issued for Reconfigurable suture needles being transformable between higher profile configurations and lower profile configurations (USPTO 12096930).

A patent has been issued for reconfigurable suture needles that can be transformed between higher and lower profile configurations. This invention allows larger curved needles to be used for closing surgical wounds and repairing anatomical features, even when smaller trocars are used. The reconfigurable suture needle can be passed through the trocar in a low-profile configuration and then transformed into a high-profile configuration for suturing. This innovation offers benefits such as smaller incisions, lower risk of complications, and improved patient outcomes. The article provides reliable information on research and discoveries in the field of health and medicine, specifically related to Ethicon LLC and medical device companies. [Extracted from the article]