Magnetic closure mechanism for hemostat
US7686827B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2808
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hemostat includes a housing which has a shaft extending distally therefrom. The shaft has an end effector assembly distally attached thereto. The hemostat also includes a pair of first and second handles which are connected to the housing. The first and second handles are operatively connected to the end effector assembly. At least one of the first and second handles are moveable relative to the other handle to effectively actuate the end effector assembly. The hemostat further includes a magnetic closure mechanism which has a first magnet connected to the first handle and a second magnet connected to the second handle. The first and second magnets each have a magnetic potential and are securely engageable with one another when the handles are moved from a first spaced configuration to a second closer position.
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