Multifunctional core for two-piece hemostasis clip
US9005219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00473
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device includes a clip including first and second arms distal ends of which are biased apart and a core member including first and second portions connected to one another via a frangible link. The first portion includes a first protrusion for engaging a cut-out in the first arm. The frangible link is fractured when subjected to a load of at least a predetermined level deploying the clip. The device also includes a capsule slidably housing the core member and a proximal portion of the clip.
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