Method and apparatus for delivering multiple tissue fasteners
US11547408B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/081
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Method and apparatus for delivering multiple tissue fasteners with needle and fastener assemblies each of which comprises a hollow needle adapted to be passed through tissue layers to be fastened, the needle containing a proximal and a distal implant, the implants being configured to self-expand when ejected from the needle, the implants being lockable to each other after ejection in response to drawing the implants together with tissue gripped between the implants.
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