Absorbable fastener for hernia mesh fixation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10098634
APP PUB NO 20160074034A1
SERIAL NO

14920247

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A method of forming and deploying an improved absorbable fastener for hernia mesh fixation is disclosed. The absorbable fastener of the present invention functions to securely fasten tough, non macro-porous, and relative inelastic mesh to soft tissue. The fastener is formed from co-polymers of lactide and glycolide.

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Shipp, John I Atlantic Beach, US 63 13385

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