Clip for organ retraction during minimally invasive surgery
US9974532B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0225
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided herein is a clip for organ retraction or organ exposure during minimal invasive surgery wherein the clip comprises a body made of a biocompatible material wherein the body comprises at least two generally opposing first and second segments that form a jaw defined by a separation between the two segments; wherein the two segments each comprise distal and proximal ends wherein the proximal ends may be directly connected or connected through one or more segments within the body of the clip and wherein the clip defines at least four configurations a resting configuration, an open configuration, a grabbing configuration, and a sliding configuration.
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