Occlusion clamp and occlusion clamp applicator
US5928251A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00243
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An occlusion clamp and an applicator for applying the occlusion clamp to body tissue is provided. The occlusion clamp applicator includes a housing having a proximal end having a first opening, a distal end having a second opening, and a pair of finger gripping members. The housing defines a channel which extends between the first and second openings. A plunger is partially positioned within the channel and extends through the first opening. The distal end of the plunger is operably connected to a jaw mechanism which is also slidably positioned within the channel. The jaw mechanism includes a pair of resilient shank portions, each having a distally located jaw member which extends through the second housing opening. Each shank portion also includes a cam surface which engages the distal end of the channel when the plunger is retracted to move the jaw members from a position in spaced relation with each other to a position relatively close in relation with each other. Each jaw member includes a slot having converging sidewalls which intersect at an apex. An occlusion clamp is supported between the jaw members and includes a base portion and a pair of legs extending therefrom. Each l…
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