Two-piece tissue fastener with locking top and method for applying same
US4531522A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/0644
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fastener is provided to hold together portions of mammalian tissue and includes a fastening member and a retainer adapted to receive legs of the fastening member that are inserted through the tissue portions. The legs of the fasteneing member are hinged and are pivoted toward one another when the retainer is applied so as to draw and hold the tissue portions together.
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