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Clip applier and methods of use

US11344304B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 27, 2018
Grant dateMay 31, 2022
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 29, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/00672
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for closing a tissue opening includes a proximal housing portion having a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, and a fourth portion. The first portion and the fourth portion extending transversely to a longitudinal axis of the proximal housing portion on opposite sides of the proximal housing portion. A distal portion extends from the proximal housing portion. At least the second portion and the third portion are configured to move toward the first portion.

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