Initiator Coating of Staples

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APP PUB NO 20080110961A1
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11558497

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Provided are surgical fasteners coated with a material including an initiator configured for activation upon application of an initiator. The surgical fasteners may be configured for use in combination with a surgical fastener applying apparatus. In one version, the surgical fastener is a surgical staple including a pair of legs, a crown interconnecting the pair of legs, and a material including an initiator coating at least a portion of the legs and/or crown. Adhesive may be delivered into contact with the initiator associated with the surgical fasteners such that a desirable size, shape, and configuration of activated or polymerized adhesive is created.

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ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY INC4545 CREEK ROAD CINCINNATI OH 45242

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Eichmann, Stephen E Palo Alto, CA 13 2348
Ortiz, Mark S Milford, OH 294 121480
Shelton, Frederick E Hillsboro, OH 63 35207
Voegele, James W Cincinnati, OH 153 54150

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