Surgery – Instruments – Sutureless closure
Patent
1993-09-30
1995-06-13
Jackson, Gary
Surgery
Instruments
Sutureless closure
24297, 24453, 411338, 411517, 411922, A61B 1704
Patent
active
054238587
ABSTRACT:
A two-part fastener for use in septoplasty procedures includes a fastener portion having a base with shaft extending perpendicularly therefrom and a retainer having an aperture for engagement with the shaft. The fastener may include indexing means for positioning the retainer in engagement with the fastener portion at discrete spaced apart locations along the shaft. In another embodiment the shaft is slightly larger in diameter than the aperture in the retainer to effect a frictional engagement. Applicator instruments are also provided. In one embodiment the applicator includes two elongated members pivotally connected in the middle. In another embodiment the applicator includes an elongated body which holds a plurality of septoplasty fasteners. A pivotally connected lower jaw holds a supply of retainers. A pusher member drives the fastener through a curved firing chamber, through body tissue, and into engagement with the retainer.
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Kern, E. B., Nasal Septal Reconstruction Versus Submucous Resection.
Bolanos Henry
Mastri Dominick L.
Young Wayne P.
Zvenyatsky Boris
Jackson Gary
United States Surgical Corporation
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