Surgery – Instruments – Suture – ligature – elastic band or clip applier
Patent
1995-04-03
1997-10-28
Schmidt, Jeffrey A.
Surgery
Instruments
Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier
606135, 606139, 606151, 606203, A61B 1700
Patent
active
056813295
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus (10) for applying a preformed endless band (18) of elastomeric ligature material to an animal body part is provided, such method employing a motor to facilitate the winding of ligature material. The apparatus (10) includes a winding assembly (14) for winding the band (18), wherein a loop (20) of the band (18) is tightened by winding the band (18). A crimping assembly (16) for crimping a grommet (32) to secure the loop (20) is also disclosed. The invention allows the loop (20) to be quickly and tightly secured using pneumatic/electric tools or motors.
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