SYSTEM FOR HOLDING SURGICAL FASTENERS

摘要

A system for holding surgical fasteners each having a first anchor, a second anchor and a connector extending therebetween and a method for loading the same into an applicator. The system includes a shuttle having first and second channels dimensioned to slidably receive therein the first and second anchors, and first and second grooves opening into the channels. When the first and second anchors are received within the first and second channels, the connector extends out of the shuttle through the first and second grooves. The system also includes a cartridge that slidably receives the shuttle therein.