Vascular closure system utilizing a staple

Details Vascular closure system utilizing a staple Vascular closure system utilizing a staple

2005-11-18

2008-12-02

Erezo, Darwin P (Department: 3773)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

C606S139000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07458978

ABSTRACT:
A system for closing an opening in tissue may include an end effector that holds a staple, where the staple is deformed to a splayed configuration for engaging tissue, then deformed to a closed condition for closing the opening. The system may include one or more butterfly members configured to register the opening to the end effector.

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