Fingertip-actuated surgical clip applier and related methods

Details Fingertip-actuated surgical clip applier and related methods Fingertip-actuated surgical clip applier and related methods

2007-05-01

2007-05-01

Dawson, Glenn K. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

C606S205000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10229168

ABSTRACT:
A fingertip-actuated surgical clip applier includes a first body and a second body substantially structurally identical to the first body. The first body includes a main section and a first jaw extending in a distal direction from the main section. The main section includes a hinge region and a first longitudinal wall extending between the first jaw and the hinge region. The first longitudinal wall includes a first outside surface adapted for contacting a first fingertip. The second body includes a second jaw and a second longitudinal wall. The second longitudinal wall includes a second outside surface adapted for contacting a second fingertip. The second body is inverted in relation to the first body and is pivotably connected to the hinge region. The first and second jaws are pivotable toward each other to a closed position and away from each other to an open position.

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