Surgical staple inserter

Abstract

Abstract A surgical staple inserter for joining two ducts consisting of a blood vessel (26) and a blood prosthesis (24). The staple inserter ejects staples (94) in a radial direction relative to the axis of the ducts (24, 26). In one embodiment, it includes a staple holder (32) surrounded by the prosthesis and containing a series of staples (94) arranged in at least one ring. All the staples (94) are ejected simultaneously. Said staple inserter also includes an anvil (40) outside the organic ducts, and a device for spacing apart the anvil and the staple holder in relation to their relative working position. Projections hold the prosthesis in place during the insertion of the staple holder into the ducts.

Inventors

• 👤 Thierry Richard
• 👤 Eric Perouse
• 👤 Yves Arnissolle

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