Surgical stapling apparatus including staple with plate
US8381961B2 · kind B2 · utility
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19Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/0644
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fastener system includes an open loop member and a receiving plate. The open loop member has first and second legs and a base. Each leg defines a longitudinal axis therethrough. The receiving plate has a body including a pair of spaced apart channels. The body defines a longitudinal axis therethrough. Each channel is positioned to receive a portion of one of the first or second legs.
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