Ligation clip
US9855053B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1285
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical ligation clip and method of operation are described and include a top jaw member and bottom jaw member joined at a hinge section for movement about the hinge section. The hinge section can be offset or space laterally from one or both of the jaw members. Teeth arrangements and distributions are also described, as well as closing and jaw ends engagement configurations, for example for more easily engaging/piercing connective or other tissue.
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