Method and instrument for applying a fastener to a tissue using means to grasp, guide and pull the fastener through the tissue
CA 1259539 A · Owner: Ethicon, Inc. · Inventors: Barkley, Andrew
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An instrument for joining tissue with a staple and a receiver. The staple is placed on one side of the tissue to be joined and the receiver on the opposite side of the tissue. The legs of the staple are grasped and/or guided as they penetrate the tissue and are retained by the receiver.
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- Granted September 19, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended September 19, 2006.
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