The Endo Close device has an application in laparoscopic procedures for approximation of tissue and percutaneous suturing for closing incision sites. The device has a spring loaded blunt stylet mechanism that retracts as the needle is pushed through the abdominal wall and automatically advances once the peritoneum has been penetrated. The stylet has a notched end which is used to capture and hold suture. It is recommended that USP suture sizes 2-0 or 0 be used with this device.
