Blood vessel clip applicator
US6537289B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00429
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A blood vessel clip, preferably comprising spring quality material, has a head connected to a first leg and a second leg. Preferably, the two legs of the blood vessel clip are in a “V” configuration so that a blood vessel can be located therebetween. The blood vessel clip is adapted so that, when forced axially through a constricted region of a clip applicator, a compressive force is exerted on the head by the constricted region. This compressive force causes the legs of the clip to move closer relative to one another, thereby closing the clip and occluding a blood vessel located between the two legs. A variety of blood vessel clips having different shapes, cross-sections and grooves suitable for occluding a blood vessel are described.
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