Surgical fastening apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9872686
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15205244

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A surgical fastening apparatus includes a fastener retaining frame having a first annular portion having a plurality of retainers circumferentially disposed thereon and a second annular portion having a plurality of circumferentially arranged perforations. The fastener retaining frame is detachably secured to a supporting structure. After the plurality of surgical fasteners has been mated with the plurality of retainers, an annular blade severs the perforations.

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COVIDIEN LP15 HAMPSHIRE STREET MANSFIELD MA 02048

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Patel, Nihir Stamford, US 24 10082

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