Hemostatic clip with penetration means
US4579118A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 1983 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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