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SURGICAL FASTENER INSTRUMENTS

  • US 20120234899A1
  • Filed: 03/15/2011
  • Published: 09/20/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical fastening instrument, comprising:

  • a first jaw operably supporting a substantially flexible elongated tissue closure assembly therein;

    a second jaw movably supported relative to said first jaw and being selectively movable between open and closed positions in response to opening and closing motions applied thereto; and

    a closure retraction assembly configured to selectively apply cinching motions to said substantially flexible elongated tissue closure assembly.

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