Non-metallic, bio-compatible hemostatic clips
US4476865A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 12, 1982 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L31/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hemostatic clip fabricated from absorbable or non-absorbable bio-compatible polymeric materials. The clips have a pair of leg members joined by a hinge at their proximal ends and terminating at their distal ends in latch means. The leg members have complementary configurations which urge the hook member towards the hinge means when the clip is in the closed position.
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