Surgical instrument for applying two-piece fasteners comprising frictionally held U-shaped staples and receivers (Case III)

A surgical instrument for applying two-piece fasteners to tissue to be joined. The instrument includes a stationary jaw and a movable jaw mounted on a support body. The U-shaped staple portions of the fasteners are held in the movable jaw by friction means.

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Main Authors FAILLA; STEPHEN J, MIKSZA, JR.; ANTHONY S
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 29.04.1986
Edition4
Subjects
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:A surgical instrument for applying two-piece fasteners to tissue to be joined. The instrument includes a stationary jaw and a movable jaw mounted on a support body. The U-shaped staple portions of the fasteners are held in the movable jaw by friction means.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19840631112