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Inserting device for a barbed tissue connector

  • US 5,342,376 A
  • Filed: 05/03/1993
  • Issued: 08/30/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/03/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A device for insertion into tissue, comprising:

  • a barbed tissue connector having an elongated body and a plurality of axially spaced barbs projecting from said elongated body, and extending along a substantial portion of the length of said elongated body said barbs being configured such that they are yieldable in the direction of said elongated body and are generally rigid in the opposite direction; and

    a tubular body having an interior of a size sufficient to receive the barbed tissue connector, said tubular body having a leading end having an opening therein and a trailing end having an opening therein, and said opening in said leading end being sufficiently large to permit said connector to be extracted therefrom.

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