Apparatus for ligating living tissues
US6923818B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/122
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for ligating living tissues comprises an introducing tube capable of being inserted into a living body cavity, a manipulating wire movably inserted into the introducing tube, and clips for ligating living tissues, the clips being arranged in the introducing tube. The introducing tube has a plurality of tube channels. A plurality of clips are arranged in series in the tube channel, and a manipulating wire engaged with the clips is arranged at the other tube channel.
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