Patent ID: 8893950
Filing Date: 2014-11-25
Classification: A61B,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A surgical apparatus for applying tissue fasteners, comprising: a handle assembly; an elongated body extending from the handle assembly and defining a longitudinal axis; and a tool assembly including a cartridge assembly configured to receive a plurality of fasteners, and a housing assembly disposed in juxtaposed relation to the cartridge assembly, the housing assembly including a recess configured to receive a looped member at least partially therein, the recess being disposed substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, the tool assembly being configured to advance the plurality of fasteners toward the recess of the housing assembly, and wherein each of the plurality of fasteners includes a backspan extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis and at least two legs depending therefrom: wherein the housing assembly is configured to be free from contact with the plurality of fasteners during and after ejection of the fasteners from the cartridge assembly.