Clip applier configured to prevent clip fallout
US8038686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/032
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical clip applier and methods for applying surgical clips to a vessel, duct, shunt, etc., during a surgical procedure are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a surgical clip applier is provided having a housing with a trigger movably coupled thereto and a shaft extending therefrom with opposed jaws formed on a distal end thereof. The trigger is adapted to advance a clip to position the clip between the jaws, and to move the jaws from an open position to a closed position to crimp the clip positioned therebetween. The surgical clip applier can include a variety of features to facilitate use of the device, including features to align a clip with the jaws, features to prevent unintentional migration of a clip, and features to prevent clip fallout during formation.
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