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Living tissue ligation device

US8157824B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2010
Grant dateApr 17, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/44701
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention includes a clip having arms which grip living tissue, a press tube serving as a clamping member which is fitted and mounted on the clip to close the arms of the clip, a coupling member which can be inserted into the press tube and engages with the clip, and projections serving as lock portions which hold the arms of the clip in a closed state when the clip engages with the press tube.

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