Tack device with shield
US6544273B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0647
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A slotted shield for a surgical tack, including a body adapted to engage a tack head. The shield has at least one slot having a width, defined by the body. Optionally, the shield is mounted on a tack head on which said shield is mounted.
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