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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9039596-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113093473-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | Dec 19, 2001 |
| Publication date | May 26, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
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A surgical fastener for use in surgical procedures comprises a first member, a second member, and an anchor. Surgical materials may be secured within the surgical fastener. Methods of securing the surgical fastener to an anatomical structure are disclosed herein.
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What is claimed is: 1. A surgical fastener, comprising: a proximal end and a distal end; a first member having a proximal end corresponding with the proximal end of the surgical fastener and a distal end corresponding with the distal end of the surgical fastener, the first member comprising a first interior face, a first exterior face, a first engagement element projecting from the first interior face at a first location between the proximal end of the surgical fastener and the…
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- What does patent US9039596B2 cover?
- A surgical fastener for use in surgical procedures comprises a first member, a second member, and an anchor. Surgical materials may be secured within the surgical fastener. Methods of securing the surgical fastener to an anatomical structure are disclosed herein.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Sater Ghaleb, Boston Scient Scimed Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61F2/0811. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue May 26 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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