Surgical staple
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1. A surgical staple, comprising:
- a base; and
at least one tine extending from the base, wherein the at least one tine includes an enlarged portion to provide a greater surface area to engage tissue when installed in a patient.
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Abstract
A surgical staple is disclosed and can include a base and at least one tine that can extend from the base. The at least one tine includes an enlarged portion to provide a greater surface area to engage tissue when installed in a patient.
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46 Claims
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1. A surgical staple, comprising:
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a base; and at least one tine extending from the base, wherein the at least one tine includes an enlarged portion to provide a greater surface area to engage tissue when installed in a patient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 31, 32, 45, 46)
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33. A surgical staple, comprising:
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a base; a first tine extending from the base; an enlarged portion formed along the first tine; a second tine extending from the base opposite the first tine; and an enlarged portion formed along the second tine, wherein the surgical staple is movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration.
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34. A surgical staple, comprising:
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a base; a first tine extending from the base; an enlarged portion formed along the first tine; a second tine extending from the base opposite the first tine; and an enlarged portion formed along the second tine, wherein the surgical staple is movable between a straight configuration and a twisted configuration.
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39. A surgical staple, comprising:
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a generally trough-shaped base; a first hollow tine extending from the base; and a second hollow tine extending from the base opposite the first hollow tine. - View Dependent Claims (40, 41, 42, 43, 44)
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