Method and instrument for applying a fastener to a tissue using means to grasp, guide and pull the fastener through the tissue

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PATENT NO 4602634
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06726856

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A method of joining tissue with a staple and a receiver. The staple is placed on one side of the tissue to be joined and the receiver on the opposite side of the tissue. The legs of the staple are grasped and/or guided as they penetrate the tissue and are retained by the receiver.

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ETHICON INC A CORP OF NEW JERSEYNJ

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Barkley, Andrew Basking Ridge, NJ 1 472

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