Patent ID: 8413872
Filing Date: 2013-04-09
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A surgical fastening apparatus comprising: a fastener retaining frame including a first annular portion having a plurality of retainers disposed thereon and a second annular portion having a plurality of perforations formed therein; a fastener guide member containing a plurality of surgical fasteners, the surgical fasteners mateable with the plurality of retainers to fasten tissue therebetween; a supporting structure configured to support securely the second annular portion; an annular pusher for ejecting the plurality of surgical fasteners from the fastener guide member towards the plurality of corresponding retainers; and an annular blade for severing the plurality of perforations after the plurality of surgical fasteners have been mated with the plurality of retainers, wherein the second annular portion supported securely with the supporting structure is severable from the first annular portion, whereby the first annular portion is detachable from the supporting structure.