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Surgical fastening system and method for using the same

  • US 5,827,298 A
  • Filed: 11/17/1995
  • Issued: 10/27/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/17/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A surgical fastener comprising:

  • a solid shaft of substantially uniform diameter having a distal end and a proximal end;

    a bar at said proximal end of said shaft, said bar extending outwardly from said shaft;

    said distal end of said shaft being rounded and devoid of a cutting edge and devoid of a penetration point; and

    a fin extending outwardly from said shaft proximate said distal end, said fin having a distal edge inclined outwardly and proximally from said shaft and a proximal edge inclined outwardly and proximally from said shaft.

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