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Surgical staple and method of use

US10194904B2 · kind B2 · utility

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31References

17Claims

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Frank J. Viola · Sandy Hook, US
Gerald Hodgkinson · Guilford, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 1, 2010
Grant date	Feb 5, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 29, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/0641
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical staple configured to close an opening in tissue is provided. The surgical staple includes a base including first and second base portions and first and second legs extending from respective first and second base portions. The first and second base portions form a bendable connection therebetween. The staple has a first substantially open position in which the first base portion defines an angle with the second base portion and a second substantially closed position.

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