#$%^&*AU2010235942B220150521.pdf#####SURGICAL FASTENING APPARATUS Abstract A surgical fastening apparatus having a fastener retaining frame (24) including a first annular portion having a plurality of retainers (28) circumferentially disposed thereon 5 and a second annular portion having a plurality of circumferentially arranged perforations (26). The fastener retaining frame (24) is detachably secured to a supporting structure (16). After the plurality of surgical fasteners (22) have been mated with the plurality of retainers (28), an annular blade (51) severs the perforations.2/6 CD, co CV) C i CV
