Surgical clip applier employing arcuate surgical clips
US10828043B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 8, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/305
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
End effectors with increased clip loading capacity include those configured to dispense arcuate surgical clips. Such end effectors may comprise: a housing; and first and second arcuate jaw members protruding distally from the housing. Each arcuate jaw member has a curved profile and is shaped to receive an arcuate surgical clip having a complementary curved profile therebetween. Surgical tools may comprise the end effectors operably coupled to the distal end of an elongate shaft.
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