Cartridge for hemostatic clips
US4294355A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 1979 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S206/804
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cartridge for holding a plurality of plastic, snap-closure hemostatic clips in a manner which allows each clip to be individually loaded into a forceps-type clip applier. The cartridge consists of an elongated body having a stepped central rail on which open clips are positioned with the head of the clip resting on the step on one side of the rail, and the tail of the clip projecting into a space on the opposite side of the rail. Means are provided for retaining the clips in position on the rail until loaded into the clip applier.
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