Fastener system comprising a plurality of connected retention matrix elements
US8814024B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49863
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical fastener system can comprise a plurality of fasteners which can be connected to each other by a flexible retention matrix which is assembled to the fasteners in order to capture tissue therebetween. The flexible retention matrix can comprise, one, a plurality of retention matrix elements configured to engage the fasteners and, two, a lattice of connectors which connect one or more retention matrix elements.
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