Tissue connector apparatus and methods
US6613059B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/1135
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Tissue connector assemblies having at least two piercing members, each releaseably coupled to a surgical fastener such as a surgical clip. A flexible member such as a suture may be used to couple one or both piercing members to respective ends of the fastener.
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