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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 07, 2015
Filed:
Feb. 28, 2008
Paul T. Rothstein, Elk River, MN (US);
Cynthia T. Clague, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Michael M. Green, Forest Lake, MN (US);
Damian A. Jelich, Cottage Grove, MN (US);
Eric A. Meyer, Andover, MN (US);
Mark T. Stewart, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Chris M. Coppin, Spokane, WA (US);
Rany Huynh, Charlestown, MA (US);
Mark W. Torrianni, San Juan Capistrano, CA (US);
Asha S. Nayak, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
John R. Liddicoat, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Timothy G. Laske, Shoreview, MN (US);
Paul T. Rothstein, Elk River, MN (US);
Cynthia T. Clague, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Michael M. Green, Forest Lake, MN (US);
Damian A. Jelich, Cottage Grove, MN (US);
Eric A. Meyer, Andover, MN (US);
Mark T. Stewart, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Chris M. Coppin, Spokane, WA (US);
Rany Huynh, Charlestown, MA (US);
Mark W. Torrianni, San Juan Capistrano, CA (US);
Asha S. Nayak, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
John R. Liddicoat, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Timothy G. Laske, Shoreview, MN (US);
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A surgical fastener clip for proximating tissue, the clip providing an undeflected state in which the clip comprises a center portion, a first leg, and a second leg. The center portion has a perimeter defining a circle-like shape. The legs project outwardly relative to the perimeter from a point of departure to a tip. Extension of each of the legs relative to the perimeter defines an identical wind direction that is either clockwise or counterclockwise. The clip optionally includes a linear cross-member extending across the perimeter. The surgical clip can be formed by a wire that is partially wound onto itself in a spiral-like fashion, with the center portion and the legs being co-planar in the undeflected state. During use, the clip is rotated, drawing tissue into the center portion. Systems incorporating the clip are also provided.