摘要 |
A cartridge for holding a generally cylindrical surgical fastener in position for ease of handling, comprising a holder having a surface for grasping by a user, the holder having a cup-shaped surface for engagement with the surgical fastener and for fixing the fastener in position on the holder and a threading loop extending from the holder for extending through an aperture in the surgical fastener. A combination, preferably provided as a sterile packaged unit includes the cartridge and the surgical fastener and may also include the suture and a surgical fastener emplacement tool. |