Disposable applicator for mini-laparotomy using a clip method
US4380238A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 1981 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F6/204
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disposable applicator device for applying tubal occlusion clips, particularly clips utilized in mini-laparotomy sterilization surgery. The applicator includes a grasping lever for grasping the hook portion of the clip and a guiding arm for gripping, guiding and forcing the projection portion of the clip. The grasping lever and guiding lever are connected by swivel hinge and a separation restrictor such that the relative motion of the levers is restricted to a predetermined arc within a plane. The applicator is adapted to deliver a tubal occlusion clip into position, force the clip from an open mode to a closed mode about the desired tissue, and then slidably disengage from the clip, leaving the clip installed upon the tissue.
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