Folding cartridge for a multiple clip applier
US4491133A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 1982 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/128
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A folding cartridge for a plurality of ligating clips adapted for removable attachment to a multiple ligating clip applier. The folding portion of the cartridge may be easily fabricated flat as a unit and then the sidewalls may be folded to form a generally U-shaped channel. Special transfer fingers are suspended at the front of the folding rack by a combined leaf spring and torsion spring support for assisting in the proper control of ligating clips as they proceed from the cartridge to the applier.
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