Title:
STAPLE AND STAPLE APPLICATOR FOR USE IN FIXATION OF CATHETERS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO1998025508
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
An inexpensive surgical stapler, such as for use in securing vascular catheters, has a plastic applicator made for use with a single staple. The applicator has a backbone and two identical arms. The inside face of the backbone has a retaining channel that secures the crown portion of the staple against movement. The inside faces of the arms have guidance grooves that direct the movement of the staple as the applicator arms are squeezed with finger pressure. The outside faces of the arms are configured to permit gripping by the operator's fingers. The stapler can be used in lieu of suturing. Other staple and applicator assemblies can include two or more of such assemblies.
Inventors:
ALLGEYER DEAN OWEN (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US1997/016440
Publication Date:
September 03, 1998
Filing Date:
October 23, 1997
Export Citation:
Assignee:
ALLGEYER DEAN OWEN (US)
International Classes:
A61B17/064; A61B17/068; A61B17/10; (IPC1-7): A61B/
Foreign References:
| US4434796A | 1984-03-06 | |||
| US5158567A | 1992-10-27 | |||
| US4526174A | 1985-07-02 |
Other References:
See also references of EP 1030587A4
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