Surgical clip

Details Surgical clip Surgical clip

1994-01-04

1995-08-08

Jackson, Gary

Surgery

Instruments

Sutureless closure

606216, 606219, 411452, 411920, A61B 1704

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active

054394791

ABSTRACT:
A surgical clip which comprises a staple having a central portion and first and second legs extending from said central portion. A retainer is provided having an opening dimensioned for passage of an end portion of each of said legs when the legs are bent from an open position to a closed position. A ratchet mechanism is provided in the form of a plurality of teeth disposed on the legs adapted to be engaged by a pawl of said retainer.

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