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Apparatus for applying two-part surgical fasteners

  • US 5,156,614 A
  • Filed: 11/14/1991
  • Issued: 10/20/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/17/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Apparatus for applying at least one row of two-part surgical fasteners, each surgical fastener having a fastener portion and a retainer, which comprises:

  • a) means for holding said fastener portions of said two part surgical fasteners;

    b) a retainer cartridge having means for holding a plurality of retainers in positions opposite said fastener portions;

    c) a plurality of retainer mounting elements located in said retainer cartridge for releasably engaging and holding said retainers; and

    d) means for sequentially driving said fastener portions of said two part fasteners into engagement with their respective opposed retainer.

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