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Spiral surgical tack

  • US 6,036,701 A
  • Filed: 03/11/1997
  • Issued: 03/14/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/13/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A tack for use in a surgical procedure, the tack comprising:

  • a base member having a substantially flat top surface and a substantially flat bottom surface;

    a spiral member extending from the bottom of the base member, said spiral member having at least one outer edge, the spiral member having a distal end, wherein the spiral member forms a spiral, said spiral comprising at least one coil, a longitudinal axis and an interior passage;

    piercing means extending from the distal end of the spiral member; and

    ,a surcgical suture mounted thereto, wherein the spiral member has a substantial semi-cylindrical cross section and wherein the coil has a circular configuration, and wherein the piercing means comprises a point extending from the distal end of the spiral member.

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