Method for closing an opening in tissue with a splayable staple
US7727245B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00668
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
One method for closing an opening in tissue may include providing a substantially continuous solid staple having a plurality of tines and a longitudinal centerline, plastically deforming the staple to a splayed configuration; penetrating at least one tine into tissue in proximity to the opening; and plastically deforming the staple to a closed configuration. Another method for closing an opening in tissue may include providing a staple having a plurality of tines; plastically deforming the staple to a splayed configuration by applying force in the distal direction against a proximal surface of the staple; penetrating at least one tine into tissue in proximity to the opening; and plastically deforming the staple from the splayed configuration to a closed configuration by applying force in the distal direction against a proximal surface of the staple.
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