#$%^&*AU2010227037B220150430.pdf#####SURGICAL STAPLE AND METHOD OF USE ABSTRACT A surgical staple (10) configured to close an opening in tissue is provided. The surgical staple includes a base (11) including first and second base portions (12,14) and first and second legs (16,18) extending from respective first and second base portions. The first and second base portions form a bendable connection (13) therebetween. The staple has a first substantially open position in which the first base portion defines an angle with the second base portion and a second substantially closed position. 3025064_I:LKM1/8 16-1 118 12 14 11 FIG. 1 16 1318 12 14 FIG. 2
