Self-centering surgical staple and stapler for applying the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4489875
SERIAL NO

06381865

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An improved, self-centering surgical staple is disclosed. Engaging members are located on the base portion of the staple. During forming (bending) of the staple on the anvil, the engaging members engage the forming mechanisms (i.e., the shoulders of the anvil or the twin heads of the pusher) to center the staple on the anvil so that the legs will be embedded in the tissue at the same depth.

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  • UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Crawford, John O Bookfield Center, CT 10 2295
Gravener, Roy D Bethany, CT 14 7038

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