A mechanism and applier therefor which is capable of inverted anastomosis of two lumens by an absorbable fastener. The fastener is made from two washer-like plate assemblies and a pair of introducers. Each such plate assembly has slots to receive latching prongs protruding from the other plate, and pins...http://www.google.de/patents/US5346501?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5346501 - Laparoscopic absorbable anastomosic fastener and means for applying
