DR. MATTHEW LEE ROMANS, M.D.
Radiology at Romie Ln, Salinas, CA
License number
California G082297
Category
Radiology
Type
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Address
Address
242 E Romie Ln, Salinas, CA 93901
Phone
(831) 758-2746
(831) 758-3834 (Fax)
(831) 649-1000
(831) 649-4966 (Fax)
(831) 758-3834 (Fax)
(831) 649-1000
(831) 649-4966 (Fax)
Professional information
Matthew Lee Romans, Salinas CA
Specialties:
Plastic Surgery, Surgery
Work:
Salinas Valley Plastic Surgery Associates
242 E Romie Ln, Salinas, CA 93901
242 E Romie Ln, Salinas, CA 93901
Education:
Loma Linda University (1989), Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (1996) *, Sparrow Hospital & Health System (1994) *
Absorbable Surgical Staple
US Patent:
2010025, Oct 7, 2010
Filed:
Apr 5, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/798500
Inventors:
Matthew L. Romans - Salinas CA, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/064
US Classification:
606219
Abstract:
A surgical staple is provided which has at least a portion thereof which is bio-absorbable. Portions of the staple are configured to retain the staple at a subcutaneous location. After absorption of portions of the staple, other portions of the staple can be removed. In one form, the staple includes an elongate cross bar with a pair of posts extending from ends of the cross bar to tips. One form of subcutaneous retainer is provided on the posts in the form of barbs oriented to hold the posts subcutaneously.