Endoscopic reposable surgical clip applier
US10426489B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00477
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A reposable surgical clip applier includes a handle assembly and an endoscopic assembly that is selectively connectable to and in mechanical communication with the handle assembly. The endoscopic assembly includes a shaft assembly having an outer tube defining a longitudinal axis extending therealong and a pair of transverse channels formed therein, a pusher bar slidably supported within the outer tube, and a spindle assembly slidably supported within the outer tube. A proximal portion of the pusher bar is received within the pair of transverse channels. A surface of the spindle supports a fin that is in selective engagement with a proximal portion of the pusher bar such that during a distal advancement of the spindle, the fin urges the pusher bar in a distal direction.
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