Three piece surgical staple
US5423857A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/0063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical staple for use in surgical procedures. The surgical staple has a crown having a hollow frame. The frame has a top slot in communication with the interior of the crown frame. At least two legs are pivotally mounted in the frame such that when the staple is inserted into tissue and the legs are rotated inwardly, the staple secures tissue and the legs are locked in a fixed position. In an alternate embodiment, at least one leg is pivotally mounted to the frame and at least one leg is fixedly mounted to the frame.
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