Non-metallic, bio-compatible hemostatic clips (two piece configured to lock tighter the larger the vessel being closed)
US4545377A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 1984 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/122
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sterile, two-piece hemostatic clip for occluding vessels. The first piece has a vessel clamping surface and a pair of legs extending from that surface. The second piece has a vessel clamping surface and locks with the first piece so that the vessel clamping surfaces face each other. The clamping surfaces are configured such that the locking forces are increased the greater the stress placed on the vessel clamping surfaces.
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