Apparatus and clip for fastening body tissue

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5456400
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08052104

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An apparatus for applying a surgical fastener includes a cartridge which holds a plurality of surgical fasteners in an array, a fastener advancing mechanism, and a mechanism for closing the fasteners, which includes an anvil and laterally moving arms to apply lateral force to bend the legs of the distal fastener inwardly to a closed position. The fasteners can be made of a bioabsorbable material.

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  • UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Shichman, Daniel Trumbull, CT 36 7448
Zvenyatsky, Boris Bronx, NY 22 18980

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