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Device and method for through the scope endoscopic hemostatic clipping

US8685048B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 2013
Grant dateApr 1, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/3916
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Medical device used to cause hemostasis of blood vessels using a clip arrangement delivered to a target region through an endoscope. Method for using the device to cause hemostasis of a blood vessel through an endoscope. Medical device including a reversibly closeable clip, a locking arrangement, a control wire, a sheath, and a handle with an actuating trigger. Through the endoscope, hemostatic clipping device that is fully reversible and lockable. Hemostatic clip that reversibly targets and clips bleeding ulcers.

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