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Anastomosis staple

US7267682B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2002
Grant dateSep 11, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2024

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  • 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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