Title:
【発明の名称】熱により動作する外科用固定具
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2003513739
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to an electrically activated thermally inserted fastener assembly for use in a surgical procedure for securing a first component to a second component. The fastener assembly in accordance with the present invention comprises a securing assembly for securing the first component to the second component, and insertion assembly for inserting the securing assembly through the first component and at least a portion of the second component. A heat transmitting portion of the fastener assembly burns an incision in the first and second component to permit insertion of the fastener.
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Inventors:
Trout, hugh, h, the third
Tanner, Howard
Tanner, Howard
Application Number:
JP2001537633A
Publication Date:
April 15, 2003
Filing Date:
November 17, 2000
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Eva Corporation
International Classes:
A61B8/12; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/064; A61B17/068; A61B18/00; A61B1/12; A61B17/06; A61B17/12; A61B17/28; A61B18/04; A61B18/22; A61B19/00; A61F2/06; (IPC1-7): A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B18/00
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Akira Asamura (3 outside)