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Clamp assembly and method of use

US5626607A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 1, 1996
Grant dateMay 6, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/3355
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A clamp for clamping a body structure in a patient. The clamp includes a flexible cable housed within a sheath. The cable and sheath extend between a clamp and a handle. The cable actuator. The cable extends through a sheath which is anchored at the clamp and the actuator for actuating jaws from a proximal end of the clamp. A malleable positioner is provided for positioning the clamp about the body structure.

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