Stand alone energy-based tissue clips
US10154848B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/065
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tissue clip for use in electrosurgical procedures includes an arm having a first electrode formed thereon. The tissue clip also includes a body pivotally coupled to the arm. The body includes a power source and a second electrode. The arm is moveable from a first position relative to the body for approximating tissue and a second position closer to the body for grasping tissue therebetween.
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