Applicator and method for deploying a surgical fastener in tissu

Details Applicator and method for deploying a surgical fastener in tissu Applicator and method for deploying a surgical fastener in tissu

1997-05-14

1999-08-24

Harrison, Jessica J.

Elongated-member-driving apparatus

With means to shape work or cut product

Means to form opening in work for member

2271751, A43D 6900

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059414391

ABSTRACT:
An applicator for deploying a fastener into tissue, the fastener including a head portion and a filament portion extending from the head portion, the applicator comprising an elongated hollow needle member having a pointed distal end portion, a slotted portion for releasably retaining the head of the shaped fastener, and a first connector portion; and a chuck comprising a second connector portion engageable with the first connector portion for interconnecting the needle member and the chuck, a push rod having a distal end portion adapted to move lengthwise in the needle member, and an actuator for moving the push rod in the needle member so as to eject the head portion of the fastener from the slotted portion of the needle member. A method for deploying the fastener in tissue is also disclosed.

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