Surgical fastener

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-09-15
LAUFER MICHAEL D +1
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[0011] The inventive devices are especially suited for advancement via a minimally invasive technique by providing features which improve the ability of the surgeon to deploy

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One undesirable aspect of manual suturing is that the suturing process adds time to the overall surgical process.
In addition, suturing techniques requires considerable skill and dexterity especially when tying knots in the suture or otherwise manipulating the suture.
The ability of a medical practitioner to manipulate a suture as well as knot the ends of the suture are further complicated when the site is not directly accessible to the practitioner.
In such cases, even if the complexity of suturing does not prevent the procedure from being completed in a minimally invasive manner, the length of the procedure is likely to increase.
Conventional fasteners do not eas

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[0022] The following illustrations are provided as variations of the present invention. It should be understood that there are many combinations of the present invention and that figures illustrating all variations of the invention would be numerous. Therefore, the invention is intended to include combinations of aspects and features of the illustrated embodiments, or combinations of the specific embodiments themselves.

[0023]FIGS. 1A-1B, illustrate a side view of a basic variation of the inventive fastener 100. As seen in FIG. 1A, the fastener 100 includes a first anchor member 102 and a second anchor member 104 and a connecting portion 106 separating the two anchor members 102104. The “I-type” fastener shape illustrated in FIGS. 1A-1B is merely for illustrative purposes. Naturally, the anchor portions 102104 may have a variety of shapes, cross-sections, and configuration as discussed herein. However, the anchor portions 102104 will generally have a shape that allows for retention ...

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Abstract

Devices and systems related to surgical fasteners and more specifically to surgical fasteners suitable for use in both open procedures, and minimally or less invasive procedures where the operative site is remote from the surgeon.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to surgical fasteners and more specifically to surgical fasteners suitable for use in both open procedures, and minimally or less invasive procedures where the operative or surgical site is not directly accessible by the surgeon. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Surgical fasteners are known to be an alternative to traditional suturing techniques for procedures involving tissue closure, connection, or repair. One undesirable aspect of manual suturing is that the suturing process adds time to the overall surgical process. Moreover, manual suturing often requires that the operative area is readily accessible so that the medical practitioner can manipulate the suture and associated needle through both sides of the tissue, connection or repair site. Presently, surgical fasteners are known to provide a means to close an open surgical incision or wound, hold together pieces of soft tissue, attach devices to tissue, or repair tor...

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IPC IPC(8): A61B17/00A61B17/04A61B17/08A61B17/10A61B19/00
CPCA61B17/10A61B2017/00004A61B2017/003A61B2017/00535A61B2017/00858A61B2019/307A61B2017/0409A61B2017/0417A61B2017/0419A61B2017/0443A61B2017/00898A61B2090/037
Inventor LAUFER, MICHAEL D.BAGADE, SANJAY S.
Owner LAUFER MICHAEL D
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