Skin fastener
US4994073A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 1989 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S411/92
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical fastener for fastening layers of body tissue as in skin grafting procedures. The fastener comprises a backspan and at least two barbed prongs. The barbs are flat, triangular and are coplanar with respect to each other, as well as being in parallel alignment with the axis of the backspan. The surgical fastener is made of bioabsorbable material to eliminate the need for removal.
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