Anastomosis staple
US7267682B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/1135
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anastomosis staple has a base from which multiple deformable tines extend. At least one tine may be offset from at least one other tine. The tines are moveable from a first configuration to a second configuration. The staple optionally includes at least one alignment guide.
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