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Coronary artery retraction clip

US5030224A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 1989
Grant dateJul 9, 1991
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/083
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A coronary artery retraction clip consisting of a single piece of stainless steel wire formed into a uniquely shaped spring, partially covered with a soft, polymer coating to provide a non-slip surface allowing the clip to be readily gripped with surgical forceps, or the gloved hand is disclosed.

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