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Surgical fastening system

US7066944B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 11, 2004
Grant dateJun 27, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 9, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/037
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices and systems related to surgical fasteners and more specifically to surgical fasteners suitable for use in both open procedures, and minimally or less invasive procedures where the operative site is remote from the surgeon.

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