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Anastomotic staple with capillary which expels a bonding agent upon deformation

  • US 20070066981A1
  • Filed: 05/09/2003
  • Published: 03/22/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/09/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical fastener for use with an anastomosis of two tissues, comprising:

  • a base leg and an upright leg, said base leg being selectively deformable and including at least one traumatic tip for piecing tissue;

    at least one capillary disposed on said base leg having a reservoir defined therein for retaining a liquid, each of said at least one capillary being ruptureable upon deformation of said surgical fastener to dispense said liquid.

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