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Tissue fastening devices and processes that promote tissue adhesion

  • US 20030220660A1
  • Filed: 01/16/2003
  • Published: 11/27/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/24/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical fastener for fastening tissue segments having tissue surfaces, the fastener comprising:

  • a first fastener member;

    a second fastener member configured to receive and retain the first fastener member such that the tissue segments to be fastened are retained between the first and second fastener members; and

    means for promoting adhesion between the tissue surfaces.

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