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Fastener system comprising a retention matrix and a cover

US8474677B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · US

Inventors

James A. Woodard, Jr. · Mason, US
Charles J. Scheib · Loveland, US
Dean B. Bruewer · Lancaster, US
Richard F. Schwemberger · Cincinnati, US
Christopher J. Schall · Cincinnati, US
Jerome R. Morgan · Cincinnati, US
Robert J. Simms · Monroe, US
Kevin R. Doll · Mason, US
Jeffrey S. Swayze · Hamilton, US
John N. Ouwerkerk · Lancaster, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 30, 2010
Grant date	Jul 2, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 16, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49863
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical fastening system can comprise a plurality of fasteners, wherein each fastener can comprise, one, a base and, two, a leg extending from the base, wherein each leg can comprise a tip. The fastener system can further comprise a retention matrix comprising a first side facing toward the bases of the fasteners, a second side facing away from the bases of the fasteners, and a plurality of retention members configured to engage the legs. The fastener system can further comprise a cover configured to cover the staple tips, wherein the cover can comprise a sheet of material and/or a plurality of caps.

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