Surgical jaw assembly with increased mechanical advantage

Details Surgical jaw assembly with increased mechanical advantage Surgical jaw assembly with increased mechanical advantage

2006-09-12

2006-09-12

Nguyen, Anhtuan T. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

C606S206000, C606S207000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07105000

ABSTRACT:
A flexible clip applier includes a ratchet mechanism adapted to locate a clip pusher to a known location after deployment of a distalmost clip. In addition, the clip applier includes a flexible housing into which a train of clips may be chambered. The flexible housing is constrained from elongation when subject to tensile forces. In accord with another aspect of the invention, the jaw assembly is adapted to have relatively high mechanical leverage which facilitates tissue compression prior to application of a clip.

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