Patent · US Active

Endoscopic surgical clip applier and clip applying systems

US11071553B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Anirudh Raikar · Shanghai, CN
Longsheng Cai · Shanghai, CN
Kun Zhao · Sichuan, CN
Yuandong Tan · Shanghai, CN

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 25, 2016
Grant date	Jul 27, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 8, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/00464
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An endoscopic surgical clip applier (10) includes a handle assembly (100) configured to releasably engage at least two in different endoscopic assemblies (200, 300). The handle assembly (100) is configured to transition from a non-ratcheting use condition to a ratcheting use condition when an endoscopic assembly (200) configured for ratcheting use is engaged with the handle assembly (100). The handle assembly (100) is maintained in the non-ratcheting use condition when an endoscopic assembly (300) configured for non-ratcheting use is engaged with the handle assembly (100). Endoscopic assemblies (200, 300) for use with the handle assembly (100) are also provided.

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