Apparatus and method for forming pilot holes in bone and delivering fasteners therein for retaining an implant

A tendon repair system, comprising:

• a tubular member having a tubular portion and a lumen extending therein, the tubular member including one or more guide members extending distally away from the tubular portion;
• a pilot hole shaft assembly including a shaft and one or more pilot hole forming members, the shaft slidably disposed within the lumen of the tubular member;
• a staple configured to be inserted in one or more pilot holes formed by the one or more pilot hole forming members;
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• a handle assembly coupled to the tubular member.

A system for securing an implant, comprising:

• a tubular member having a tubular portion and a lumen extending therein, the tubular member including first and second guide members attached to and extending distally away from the tubular portion;
• a shaft including a proximal portion and a distal portion, the shaft slidably disposed within the lumen of the tubular member and including first and second pilot hole forming members extending away from a distal end thereof;
• a staple configured to be inserted in first and second pilot holes formed by the first and second pilot hole forming members;
• a staple delivery rod configured to drive the staple into a target site;
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• a handle assembly coupled to the tubular member.