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Surgical fastener applying apparatus

US4522327A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 1983
Grant dateJun 11, 1985
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/072
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical fastener holding assembly for use in surgical fastener applying apparatus is removably mounted relative to the remainder of the apparatus by mounting means which allows the fastener holding assembly to both translate and pivot toward the associated anvil member.

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