| abstract |
A fastener and a fastener insertion instrument configured to close a body cavity side of an opening are provided. At least a pair of legs 20, 30 extending from a base defining a central axis, each leg comprising a base portion 12 and tissue engaging portions 26, 36, wherein in a first position, tissue Each of the engagement portions is arranged to define an insertion direction, and in a second position, each of the tissue engagement portions comprises a leg that extends inwardly toward the central axis X. A fastener 10 for surgery, wherein the surgical fastener is at least partially a combination of polydioxanone and poly (L-lactide), or a combination of trimethylene carbonate and poly (L-lactide). And the pair of legs is configured to move from a first position to a second position upon activation of the shape memory material. [Selection] Figure 1 |