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Surgical helical fastener with applicator

  • US 5,582,616 A
  • Filed: 08/05/1994
  • Issued: 12/10/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/05/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An applicator for attaching fasteners to body tissue comprising:

  • a distal portion having an elongate outer tube, a connecting end and a terminal end;

    a proximal portion having a handle and an actuator, said proximal portion attached to said connecting end of said distal portion;

    a rotator for receiving a plurality of fasteners and for cooperating with said actuator, said rotator configured to reside within and extend substantially the length of said outer tube;

    means for threading and ejecting the fastener out of said terminal end; and

    a load spring for biasing said plurality of fasteners to the terminal end.

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