Surgical staple

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7918873
APP PUB NO 20070010854A1
SERIAL NO

11532576

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which, due to its increased height relative to that of the penetrative portion, spreads the compressive forces of the staple further along the length of the incision being closed. The compressive portion also provides a depth stop to avoid the tip penetrating too deeply into the tissue in which it is deployed.

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  • ABBOTT VASCULAR INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cummins, Christy County Kildare, IE 51 15117

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