Surgical fastener and surgical stapling apparatus
US4752024A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1155
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The two-part surgical fastener is composed of an annular stapling part having projecting prongs and annular retaining board having an annular gap which receives the prongs. Barbs on the prongs serve to abut against a retaining ring on the retaining part to maintain a fixed relationship between the parts for stapling purposes. The anvil assembly on which the retaining part of the fastener is mounted as fingers which can be collapsed radially inwardly after stapling to permit ease of removal.
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