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A knot pusher according to the present invention includes a longitudinal member having a proximal end and a distal end, the longitudinal member having a suture slit extending along a portion of the longitudinal member from the distal end. In addition, the knot pusher includes a latch coupled to the

A knot pusher according to the present invention includes a longitudinal member having a proximal end and a distal end, the longitudinal member having a suture slit extending along a portion of the longitudinal member from the distal end. In addition, the knot pusher includes a latch coupled to the distal end of the longitudinal member. The latch is movable between an extended position and a locking position, so that the latch obstructs a portion of the suture slit when in the locking position. A suture having a knot may be inserted within the latch and through the suture slit, and the latch may then be moved to the locking position. With the suture locked in the suture slit, an operator may run the knot down the length of suture to cinch the knot.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A knot pusher, comprising:a longitudinal member extending from a proximal end to a distal end;a suture slit extending proximally along a portion of the longitudinal member from the distal end; anda latch coupled to the distal end, the latch being movable between an extend

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A knot pusher, comprising:a longitudinal member extending from a proximal end to a distal end;a suture slit extending proximally along a portion of the longitudinal member from the distal end; anda latch coupled to the distal end, the latch being movable between an extended position and a locking position, wherein the latch includes an extension wire, a proximal end of the extension wire being coupled a handle and a distal end thereof being coupled to a cross wire so that, when the handle is moved proximally, the latch moves to the locking position with the cross wire obstructing a portion of the suture slit.