Method for blood vessel clip application
US6673083B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00429
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A blood vessel clip applicator comprises a magazine adapted to hold a plurality of blood vessel clips therein and two twist pins at one end, whereby the twist pins can be rotated to compress a blood vessel held between them. A blood vessel clip, having a head connected to first and second legs in a “V” configuration, is placed on the blood vessel after it has been flattened. The magazine has a constricted region adjacent to an exit aperture. As the head of a blood vessel clip passes through the constricted region, the compressive force exerted on the head by the constricted region opens or closes the legs of the blood vessel clip. A variety of blood vessel clips having different shapes, cross-sections and grooves are suitable for use with the blood vessel clip applicator.
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