TWO-PART TISSUE CLAMP HAVING DEFORMABLE LEG STAPLE AND HOLDING RECEIVER AND METHOD AND INSTRUMENT FOR ADAPTING SAME

摘要

A fastener is provided to hold together separated portions of mammalian tissue and includes an open loop fastening member and a receiver adapted to receive the legs of the fastening member. The legs of the fastening member are then deformed to effect engagement of the fastening member and receiver. An instrument is provided for holding the receiver on one side of the tissue portions and for inserting the fastening member through the tissue portions and into the receiver. The instrument also (1) deforms the legs of the fastening member to effect the engagement of the fastening member with the receiver and (2) severs the protruding portions of the legs.