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Adhesive and mechanical fastener

US7780685B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · US

Inventors

John V. Hunt · Cincinnati, US
Daniel W. Price · Loveland, US
Mark S. Ortiz · Milford, US
Frederick E. Shelton, IV · Hillsboro, US
Christopher W. Widenhouse · Clarksville, US
Ronald J. Kolata · Raleigh, US
James W. Voegele · Cincinnati, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 9, 2006
Grant date	Aug 24, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 24, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/07228
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided is a two-piece anastomosis fastener that can be used to join two tissue sections together in accordance with Natural Orifice Transendoscopic Surgery (NOTES). The fastener may be releasably attached to a fastener applying instrument for delivery in accordance with such procedures. The fastener includes a first member and a second member, where the clamp members are operably configured to fasten together to clamp and hold tissue, such as gastric tissue, in juxtaposition to establish an anastomosis. The first clamp member and the second clamp member are coupled with an adhesive.

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