Multiple member interconnect for surgical instrument and absorbable screw fastener

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7670362
APP PUB NO 20060241622A1
SERIAL NO

10560879

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An absorbable screw fastener and a method of firing with an applicator capable of applying a surgical fastener to tissue in order to form tissue connection to secure objects to tissue, the fastener including a body portion having a helical thread, a head portion disposed at the proximal end of the body portion. The head portion includes a driver receiving configuration on its outer surface. The screw fastener further includes a cannulated center lumen with an opening extending from the head portion through the longitudinal length of the body portion.

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  • COVIDIEN LP

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Zergiebel, Earl M Guilford, US 59 16901

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