Safety fastener for tissue apposition
US8114100B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/4679
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices for fastening tissue are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a tissue fastener is provided and includes a male fastening member having a base plate with at least one post extending therefrom and having a tissue-piercing tip. A protective member is coupled to the male fastening member and is movable between an open position in which the tissue-piercing tip is enclosed within the protective member such that the tissue-piercing tip is prevented from penetrating tissue, and a compressed position in which the tissue-piercing tip is exposed to penetrate tissue. A female fastening member is configured to mate to the male fastening member and to engage tissue therebetween.
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