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Surgical fastener

US7699858B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Terry Dahl · Lompoc, US
Stan Needle · Boulder, US
Frank Patterson · Exeter, US
Hugh Trout · Washington, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 21, 2005
Grant date	Apr 20, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 18, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/0649
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical fastener having a first and a second end for securing at least two surfaces together. The surgical fastener has a first configuration where the fastener is coupled to a restraining device that holds the fastener and a second configuration wherein the fastener is released from said restraining device. The second configuration has a substantially spiral shape and is spring biased along an axis perpendicular to the surfaces that it is securing. The surgical fastener also includes a rib that extends along the longitudinal axis of the fastener.

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