Multiple clip applier apparatus and method
US8529588B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/128
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical clip applier includes a train of clips disposed in a plane with a single clip removed from the train of clips and disposed in a staging position. A pair of jaws are adapted to receive the single clip from the staging position by operation of a jaw loader moveable outside the plane of the train of clips. In an associate method, a handle assembly is provided which is moveable in an open stroke and a closed stroke. A source of surgical clips are provided along with a pair of jaws which are adapted to receive one of the clips as the handle assembly is moved in an open stroke, the jaws are open to receive the clip. Following the opening of the jaws, a jaw loader is extended to a position between the jaws to move the clip into the jaws. The handle assembly is moveable in a closed stroke during which the jaws are closed to crimp the clip. Prior to this closing of the jaws, the jaw loader is retracted from the position between the jaws leaving the clip in the jaws.
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