Low profile tool for applying spring action ligation clips
US5858018A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2923
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The clip applier of the current invention solves the problems of prior art tools by incorporating a pre-clamp mechanism, the function of which is to pre-clamp the vessel to be ligated to a dimension such that the center leg of the spring of the ligation clip need be lifted only slightly. In this manner the spring clip can be slid over the smaller pre-clamped dimension. This insures that the clip spring material will remain within its elastic limit while allowing the tool to maintain a low profile for use in endoscopic surgery, even on large diameter vessels.
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