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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 13, 1995
Filed:
Sep. 30, 1993
Henry Bolanos, East Norwalk, CT (US);
Dominick L Mastri, Bridgeport, CT (US);
Wayne P Young, Brewster, NY (US);
Boris Zvenyatsky, Bronx, NY (US);
United States Surgical Corporation, Norwalk, CT (US);
Abstract
A two-part fastener for use in septoplasty procedures includes a fastener portion having a base with shaft extending perpendicularly therefrom and a retainer having an aperture for engagement with the shaft. The fastener may include indexing means for positioning the retainer in engagement with the fastener portion at discrete spaced apart locations along the shaft. In another embodiment the shaft is slightly larger in diameter than the aperture in the retainer to effect a frictional engagement. Applicator instruments are also provided. In one embodiment the applicator includes two elongated members pivotally connected in the middle. In another embodiment the applicator includes an elongated body which holds a plurality of septoplasty fasteners. A pivotally connected lower jaw holds a supply of retainers. A pusher member drives the fastener through a curved firing chamber, through body tissue, and into engagement with the retainer.