Method and apparatus for ligating a body part

Details Method and apparatus for ligating a body part Method and apparatus for ligating a body part

1991-12-16

1993-08-17

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Instruments

Means for, or to assist in mammalian sterilization

606139, 606140, 606141, A61B 1700

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052364348

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus (10) for applying a band (18) of ligature material to an animal body part is provided. 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.

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