Multi-pronged compressive absorbable tack

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A - Human Necessities

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A61B 17/00 (2006.01) A61B 17/064 (2006.01) A61B 17/068 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2570292

A multi-pronged compressive absorbable tack is disclosed which generally includes a backspan and a plurality of prongs extending distally from the backspan. Each prong terminates in a distal tip having a base, with a flat proximal-facing surface, and a conical portion extending distally therefrom. In certain embodiments, one or more intermediate barbs are provided along the length of the prongs. The barbs include a base having a flat proximal- facing surface, and a conical portion extending distally therefrom. A surgical instrument for applying one or more tacks to tissue is also disclosed. A method of applying the disclosed tacks to secure a mesh against tissue is also disclosed.

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