Non-shedding coupling method and system for reloadable hemostasis clip
US12127746B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2023 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00818
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for treating tissue includes a clip including clip arms and a coupler. Each of the clip arms extends from a proximal end to a distal end. Proximal ends of the clip arms are slidably received within a channel of a capsule. A proximal end of the capsule includes openings extending through a wall. The coupler is mounted over the proximal end of the capsule via deployment arms including engaging features extending laterally inward from an interior surface thereof to engage the openings of the capsule. The coupler includes retention arms configured to engage a corresponding portion of an applicator. When a pre-determined compressive force is applied to the coupler, the deployment arms are proximally slidable along the corresponding portion of the applicator to deflect the deployment arms out of engagement with the capsule so that the coupler is separable from the capsule.
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