Surgical fastener

US20050203550A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-09-15LAUFER MICHAEL D +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
LAUFER MICHAEL D
Publication Date
2005-09-15
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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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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