Surgical fastening apparatus
US8430292B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/07242
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical fastening apparatus including a fastener receiving frame including a plurality of spaced apart openings formed therein and a fastener supporting member containing a plurality of surgical fasteners extending therefrom. The surgical fasteners are engagable with the plurality of openings to mate with the fastener receiving frame to fasten tissue therebetween. The fasteners are engageable with the openings in a plurality of positions dependent on a tissue thickness between the fastener receiving frame and the fastener supporting member.
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