Surgical clip with a self-releasing fluid reservoir

Details Surgical clip with a self-releasing fluid reservoir Surgical clip with a self-releasing fluid reservoir

2005-03-22

2005-03-22

Nguyen, Anhtuan T. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band

C606S213000, C606S215000, C424S422000, C604S891100

Reexamination Certificate

active

06869436

ABSTRACT:
The present invention generally relates to surgical clips. A surgical clip comprises a first piece comprising a first base and a first projection extending from the first base, a second piece comprising a second base, a second projection extending from the second base wherein the second projection further comprises a top surface, at least one side surface and a bottom surface, the surfaces defining a reservoir therein, and the first and the second piece are detachably connectable. In a preferred embodiment, the reservoir is self-releasing to deliver therapeutic materials when the first piece and second piece are connected.

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