Richard C. Smith,John P. Measamer,Michael S. Cropper,Richard F. Schwemberger
申请号：
US11567259
公开号：
US08114100B2
申请日:
2006.12.06
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2012
代理人:
摘要：
Methods and devices for fastening tissue are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a tissue fastener is provided and includes a male fastening member having a base plate with at least one post extending therefrom and having a tissue-piercing tip. A protective member is coupled to the male fastening member and is movable between an open position in which the tissue-piercing tip is enclosed within the protective member such that the tissue-piercing tip is prevented from penetrating tissue, and a compressed position in which the tissue-piercing tip is exposed to penetrate tissue. A female fastening member is configured to mate to the male fastening member and to engage tissue therebetween.
