Cartridge for holding asymmetric surgical clips
US6880699B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1222
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cartridge is provided for retaining surgical clips, and particularly clips used in surgical ligating procedures that have an asymmetrical profile. The cartridge comprises a base having a base longitudinal axis. A plurality of axially spaced walls extend from the base and are transversely disposed in relation to the base axis. The walls define a plurality of axially spaced compartments therebetween. Each wall has a central wall axis that is generally perpendicular to the base axis. The cartridge further comprises a plurality of clip support members. Each clip support member is disposed within a respective compartment and comprises an asymmetrically shaped cross-section in relation to the central wall axis.
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