Surgical clip appliers
US9414844B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0814
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical clip applier includes a housing, at least one handle, a channel assembly, a clip carrier, a wedge plate, a clip pusher bar, and a clip follower. The at least one handle is pivotably connected to the housing. The channel assembly extends distally from the housing. The clip carrier is disposed within the channel assembly and defines a channel and a plurality of windows. The wedge plate is reciprocally disposed within the channel assembly. The clip pusher bar is reciprocally positioned within the housing and the channel assembly. The clip follower is slidably disposed within the channel of the clip carrier and disposed proximally of a plurality of clips. The clip follower is configured and dimensioned to lockout the clip applier after a last clip of the plurality of clips has been expelled by the surgical clip applier.
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