Suture member equipment

[0037] First embodiment

[0038] The terms "proximal" and "distal" are used herein in relation to clinicians who manipulate surgical instruments. The term "proximal" refers to the part closest to the clinician, and the term "distal" refers to the part located far from the clinician. It should also be understood that for the sake of brevity and clarity, spatial terms such as "vertical", "horizontal", "upper" and "lower" may be used herein in conjunction with the drawings. However, surgical instruments are used in many orientations and positions, and these terms are not restrictive and / or absolute.

[0039] Exemplary devices and methods are provided herein for performing laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical procedures. However, those of ordinary skill in the art will readily understand that the various methods and devices disclosed herein can be used in many surgical procedures and applications, including, for example, in combination with open surgical procedures. Continuin