Surgical tape device
US4140125A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 1976 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/21
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical tape in one embodiment having an elastomeric tubular body with the ends of the tubular body sealed to entrap air therein at substantially atmospheric pressure. A curved metal needle may be affixed to one end of the tubular body to facilitate insertion of the tape device between body structures. A clamping pad may be attached to the tubular body at a point intermediate the ends thereof. The clamping pad is adapted for use in ligating blood vessels by engaging the blood vessel between the clamping pad and a portion of the tubular body and drawing the tubular body into engagement with a jaw portion of the clamping pad.
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