Low profile staple and methods for using the same
US11116499B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2040 |
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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, and one or more pairs of legs with teeth cut therein, the inner legs and outer legs each including an angle of about 16 degrees.
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