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Surgical clip

US11992222B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2020
Grant dateMay 28, 2024
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/122
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical clip may include a first leg member having a first inner surface with a curvature, the first leg member having a first thickness in a vertical direction, a first width in a lateral direction, and a first length in a longitudinal direction, where the first width is greater than the first thickness along at least half of the first length. The surgical clip may also include a second leg member having a second inner surface with a curvature, the second leg member having a plurality of teeth. The first width may be defined by first and second lateral protrusion extending from opposing side surfaces of the first leg member. The first width may be greater than a second width of an inner portion of the first leg member and a third width of an outer portion of the first leg member.

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