US PATENT SUBCLASS 606 / 219
.~.~.~ Staple fastener

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1  DF  INSTRUMENTS {42}
213  DF  .~ Sutureless closure {2}
215  DF  .~.~ Material placed on opposed sides of incision or wound {3}
219.~.~.~ Staple fastener {1}
220  DF  .~.~.~.~> With retaining means

DEFINITION

Classification: 606/219

Staple fastener:

(under subclass 215) Subject matter wherein the edges of the wound are joined in juxtaposition by the application of a deformable, tissue-piercing device that is formed from metal or another material which has legs with pointed ends which pierce the tissue adjacent the wound and are deformed to draw and fasten the wound edges together in juxtaposition or apposition.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

75, staple or similar driven fastener, for staples which are particularly adapted for use in orthopedic surgery.

157+, occluding clip, clamp, or band.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

227, Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus,

175+, for surgical staplers and subclass 902 for staplers, per se.

411, Expanded, Threaded, Driven, Headed, Tool-Deformed, or Locked-Threaded Fastener, various subclasses, for nonsurgical staples and staple-like structure.