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Tissue connector apparatus and methods

  • US 7,892,255 B2
  • Filed: 08/28/2003
  • Issued: 02/22/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/01/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A tissue connector assembly comprising a surgical fastener, which is adapted to assume a loop configuration, a first tissue piercing member and a second tissue piercing member, said surgical fastener having a first end portion and a second end portion, said first tissue piercing member being coupled to said first end portion and said second tissue piercing member being coupled to said second end portion,further including a flexible member comprising a suture, said flexible member having a first end portion coupled to said first tissue piercing member and a second end portion coupled to said first end portion of said fastener,further including a coupling, said first tissue piercing member and said first end portion of said surgical fastener being coupled to said coupling;

  • andwherein said coupling comprises a tubular member having movable portions and said surgical fastener includes an enlarged portion adapted for receipt in said movable portions.

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