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Hemostatic clip with penetration means

US4579118A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 1, 1983
Grant dateApr 1, 1986
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/122
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The clip has a latch disposed at the distal end of the leg members to hold the clip in a closed position. The distal end of one of the leg members includes a sharp pointed member directed towards the other of said leg members to penetrate tissue adjacent the vessel to be closed when the clip is closed.

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