Spring-release surgical clip
US10722235B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1285
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical clip includes first and second members. The first member includes a first wall and a second wall each defining a proximal curved portion. A base portion adjoins the first wall and the second wall and defines a locking feature. The second member is pivotably connected to the first member between the first and second walls. The second member includes a mating feature and defines a proximal curved portion. The mating feature of the second member is configured to selectively engage the locking feature of the first member to lock the first and second members into an approximated position. Movement of the proximal curved portions of the respective first and second members towards each other causes the mating feature of the second member to disengage from the locking feature of the first member to move the first and second members from the approximated position into an unapproximated position.
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