Inventors:
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
International Classification:
A61B 17/122, A61B 17/128
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.