Surgical clamp pads having surface overlay

US6719766B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Novare Surgical Systems, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Terrence J. Buelna · Midland School, US
• Adam Gold · San Francisco, US
• Phillip Pesta · Saratoga, US
• John Orlando · San Jose, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 24, 2000
• Grant date: Apr 13, 2004
• Expiry date: Dec 11, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2017/2829
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A replaceable pad or insert for attachment to the jaw of a jaw-type occlusion device. The insert includes a compliant cushion and a flexible non-compliant surface overlay secured to the cushion surface. The overlay can be metal or plastic and can further include notches along the overlay sides to increase flexibility of the overlay.