(under subclass 72) Subject matter wherein the fastener element is a generally U-shaped loop of material with pointed ends, a clip-like fastener element, or a generally elongated element, adapted to be driven into, or about, one or more bone portions to hold such portions together or to attach soft tissue to a bone portion.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
139+, for clip appliers
151+, for surgical clip, clamp or bands.
157+, for occluding clip, clamp or bands.
219+, for staples used as suture elements.
221+, for approximating clips or serrefines. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
227, Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus, appropriate subclasses for staplers in general.
