Surgical clip application assembly
US8066721B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3614
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for the transoral invagination and fundoplication of the stomach to the esophagus includes a clip applier having sharp toothed jaws for grasping and damaging the fundus prior to applying the clip. The clip applier has an overall diameter of less than 7 mm. The clip applier jaws are coupled to a pull wire via a linkage which increases the mechanical advantage and thus permits greater grasping force. A plurality of clip designs are also provided.
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