Apparatus for applying two-part surgical fasteners in laparoscopic or endoscopic procedures
US5573169A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2929
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus is disclosed for applying two-part surgical fasteners during endoscopic or laparoscopic procedures. The apparatus includes a handle portion, an elongated endoscopic portion which extends from the handle portion, and structure associated with a distal end portion of the endoscopic portion for applying a two-part surgical fastener. The fastener applying structure includes a camming assembly for driving the fastener portion of the two-part surgical fastener into engagement with the retainer portion of the two-part surgical fastener through a fastener lifting member.
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