Method for applying tissue fastener
AssigneeEthicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
InventorJohn F. Gayton
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Abstract
A method for applying a surgical fastener including the steps of providing a fastener applier having an elongated shaft with at least one fastener located within the elongated shaft. The fastener has a pair of bosses extending laterally therefrom. The fastener has an open and closed position. The method further includes the step of inserting the distal end of the shaft into a target location within a body of a patient. Thereafter, the method includes applying at least one fastener within a body of a patient. This step involves the steps of advancing the at least one fastener within the shaft so it is adjacent the distal end, placing the fastener in contact with tissue, and closing the fastener by moving the bosses away from each other as the fastener is advanced distally.
Claims1
A method for applying a surgical fastener, said method comprising:
- a. providing a fastener applier comprising an elongated shaft having a distal and proximal end, at least one fastener located within said elongated shaft, said fastener having a pair of bosses extending laterally therefrom, said fastener having an open and closed position;
- b. inserting said distal end of shaft into a target location within a body of a patient;
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- c. applying at least one fastener within a body of a patient comprising the steps of:
- i. advancing said at least one fastener within said shaft so it is adjacent said distal end and placing said fastener in contact with tissue;
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- ii. closing said fastener by moving said bosses away from each other as said fastener is advanced distally.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.