A suturing instrument (10) is disclosed having a handle (11) with finger rings (16, 17), a surgical needle (14) pivotably mounted to the handle, and grasping jaws (12, 13) for securing the pivotal position of the needle. The needle has a suture receiving recess (26) and a latch (27) pivotable...http://www.google.com/patents/US5713908?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5713908 - Laparascopic suturing instrument
