System of fastening gastric sleeves
US9271729B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2905
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical clip comprising a curved backbone having a lower side, a plurality of arms coupled to the curved backbone and extending therefrom in the same direction, each arm having a facing side, and an interior surface comprising the lower side of the curved backbone and the facing sides of the plurality of arms. A method of installing a surgical clip comprising fastening body tissue with surgical staples to form a stapled edge, and fastening the surgical clip across the stapled edge to inhibit the development of openings along the stapled edge. A tool for installing a surgical clip, the tool comprising a clip delivery end to carry and position the surgical clip, and an actuator to cause the surgical clip to engage and secure the stapled edge of body tissue.
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