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Apparatus for applying two-part surgical fasteners

  • US 5,253,793 A
  • Filed: 02/06/1991
  • Issued: 10/19/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/17/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A surgical fastening apparatus comprising:

  • a channel member;

    a pusher assembly slidably mounted within said channel member, said pusher assembly having at least one cam bar longitudinally movable through said channel member for sequentially firing fasteners, and a cam bar retainer for mounting said cam bar;

    a projection extending from an outer surface of said cam bar retainer; and

    hook means positioned proximal of said projection and out of engagement therewith, said hook means being dimensioned and configured for engagement with said projection upon retraction of said cam bar retainer after firing the fasteners to thereby block distal movement of said cam bar retainer.

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