Absorbable rivet/pin applier for use in surgical procedures
US6273893A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/925
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention describes a rivet applier delivering orthopedic fasteners into a patient. The rivet applier inserts the rivet body then drives a pin into the rivet body to fix the rivet in position. The rivet applier contains a hammer, hammer spring, firing pin and receiver to deploy rivets. The hammer of the rivet applier is attached to loading grips. The loading grips cock the hammer. A rivet is inserted into the receiver. Upon releasing the hammer, the hammer drives the firing pin and the firing pin inserts the rivet pin into the rivet.
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