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Method and apparatus for surgical fastening

  • US 20070250064A1
  • Filed: 04/21/2006
  • Published: 10/25/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/21/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical fastener comprising:

  • a barrel portion including a helical thread extending from near a distal end of the barrel portion toward a proximal end of the barrel portion;

    a head portion at the proximal end of the barrel portion; and

    a throughbore extending through the head portion and the barrel portion, the throughbore including a threaded portion;

    wherein the barrel portion and head portion are formed of a bioabsorbable material.

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