Surgical clip
US5439479A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 4, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S411/92
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical clip which comprises a staple having a central portion and first and second legs extending from said central portion. A retainer is provided having an opening dimensioned for passage of an end portion of each of said legs when the legs are bent from an open position to a closed position. A ratchet mechanism is provided in the form of a plurality of teeth disposed on the legs adapted to be engaged by a pawl of said retainer.
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