Patent · US Expired

Surgical clip applier

US5403327A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Filing dateDec 17, 1993
Grant dateApr 4, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/00464
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The hemostatic clip applicator system is particularly useful for endoscopic procedures. A hemostatic clip applicator can be directly connected to a trigger assembly or indirectly connected to the trigger assembly through the use of an extension. The connection between the extension and the clip applicator is secured to prevent accidental release during the procedure. The applicator receives a longitudinal input and translates the input into relative component motion through the use of gearing to apply the clips.

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