Low profile staple and methods for using same
US11020110B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0645
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to particular embodiments, the present staple includes a low-profile bridge and has the capacity for high sustained compression. In some embodiments, the staple includes a bridge with a continuous cross-section, legs with teeth cut therein (e.g., opposed to protruding from, as discussed herein), and legs including an angle of about 24 degrees.
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