Method and instrument for applying a fastener to a tissue using means to grasp, guide and pull the fastener through the tissue.

摘要

A method of joining tissue (11, 12) with a staple (14) and a receiver (18). The staple (14) is placed on one side of the tissue (11, 12) to be joined and the receiver (18) on the opposite side of the tissue (11, 12). The legs (15, 16) of the staple (14) are grasped and/or guided as they penetrate the tissue (11, 12) and are retained by the receiver (18).