Endoscopic clip applier and method
US6824547B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1285
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscopic clip applier is adapted to retain a plurality of polymeric latching clips in an elongate assembly, and includes a jaw assembly for applying a polymeric latching clip. The jaw assembly extends from the distal end of the elongate assembly. A clip feeding member is moveable between a proximal position and a distal position to advance clips in the clip applier and to feed a clip from the distal end of the elongate assembly to the jaw assembly. Additionally, a jaw actuating member is moveable between a proximal position and a distal position, and includes cam surfaces for closing the jaw assembly. The actuator assembly actuates the clip feeding member to advance clips in the clip-containing elongate assembly and into the jaw assembly and subsequently advances the jaw actuating member to close the jaw assembly.
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