| 摘要 |
An apparatus 10 and method for attaching a medical device 12 to a patient is provided. The apparatus 10 includes an applicator tool 50 containing at least one staple 20. The applicator tool 50 is adapted to insert each staple into the patient. At least some of the staples 20 are adapted to be retained by the patient upon insertion. Most of the staples 20 have at least one attached suture 24. The suture 24 has a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to the staple. The second end in some embodiments has means for stiffening formed thereon.
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