Surgical clamp having replaceable pad

US6530942B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Novare Surgical Systems, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Thomas J. Fogarty · Portola Valley, US
• Thomas A. Howell · Palo Alto, US
• David Willis · Los Altos, US
• Terrence J. Buelna · Midland School, US
• Todd Pelman · Moss Beach, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 23, 2001
• Grant date: Mar 11, 2003
• Expiry date: Aug 21, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2017/2825
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A surgical clamp having an elongate cavity to receive a replaceable pad. The pad is formed with an attachment member engagable in the elongate cavity of the jaw. The pad can include a tab or draw cord to draw the pad into place on the jaw. The draw cord is preferably an extension of the attachment member.