AbClose is a revolutionary advancement in port site closure. The patented Suture Guide enables precise and symmetric suture placement regardless of patient BMI.

Clinical Needs & Evidences

  • 7.5 million laparoscopic surgeries are performed globally each year and roughly 6% result in hernias from port site incisions.

  • Existing port site closure devices are not optimized for a wide range of patient’s anatomy.

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A single-operator design eliminates suture "fishing"

1. Device Deployment

2. Suture Deployment

3. Suture Closure

Slider position for patients with abdominal walls thicker than 2.5cm

  • Insert the device through the trocar incision site.

  • Advance Slider to skin surface to stabilize the Suture Guide.

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  • Load suture onto the Suture Passer. Advance the Suture Passer into Channel 1 to deploy suture.

  • Repeat this process with the other end of the suture and Channel 2.

Suture is being captured as Blue Button is held down

  • Withdraw the Suture Guide and detach the suture by pulling the suture toward the proximal end of the device. 

  • Use standard knot tying techniques to obtain the desired closure. 

Product Illustrations

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