Tacking tool and tack

Details Tacking tool and tack Tacking tool and tack

2007-01-30

2007-01-30

Woo, Julian W. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

C606S144000, C140S123600

Reexamination Certificate

active

10418404

ABSTRACT:
A surgical tacking apparatus for forming and applying surgical fasteners during laparoscopic or endoscopic procedures is disclosed. It includes a housing having a handle, an elongated tubular portion extending from the housing, a wire advancer, and a wire shaping nose at its distal end. An annular fastener is also disclosed.

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