×

Two-part surgical fastener applying apparatus with frangible member

  • US 4,506,670 A
  • Filed: 03/30/1983
  • Issued: 03/26/1985
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/30/1983
  • Status: Expired due to Term
First Claim
Patent Images

1. An apparatus for applying a surgical fastener made up of two interlocking parts comprising:

  • a fastener including a fastener part having a prong which passes through the tissue to be fastened and a retainer part for interlocking with the end of the prong after it has passed through the tissue to prevent the prong from being subsequently withdrawn from the tissue,a first member for supporting the retainer part prior to and during interlocking of the prong and the retainer part;

    a second member connected to the first member and movable between a first position in which the second member engages the retainer part to secure the retainer part to the first member, and a second position in which the second member releases the retainer part from the first member, the second member being contacted and moved from the first position to the second position by the prong as the prong interlocks with the retainer part; and

    a frangible member initially connected between the first and second members, the frangible member breaking when the second member moves from the first position to the second position in response to the prong contacting the second member and interlocking with the retainer part.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×