#$%^&*AU2016202859B220191219.pdf#####SUTURING DEVICE AND METHOD ABSTRACT A suturing kit comprising: an elliptical cone (80) with a wider base (10) compared to a narrower apex (20) at opposite ends of said elliptical cone (80), said base (10) of said cone (80) forming a unitary structure with an elongated handle, such that a side (86) of said elliptical cone (80) adjacent to said handle； a notch (40) cut into one side (82) of said elliptical cone (80), extending partially between said base (10) and said apex (20)； at least one needle guide cavity (24), extending in a straight path from a needle guide portal (22) at said base (10) of said cone (80), through said base (10) of said cone (80), interrupted by said notch (40) and continuing through said cone (80), having an exit portal (26) situated between said notch (40) and said apex (20) of said cone (80), said needle guide cavity (24) terminating before said apex (20)； at least one curved suture guide cavity (34) extending between a suture guide portal (32) located substantially at said base (10) of said elliptical cone (80) and opening into said needle guide cavity (24) at a point between said notch (40) and said exit portal (26)； a needle 960) having a length longer than said needle guide cavity (24) and having an eye (62), said eye (62) aligning with said exit portal (26) when fully inserted in said needle guide portal (22).
