Single fire vascular ligation clip dispenser

Details Single fire vascular ligation clip dispenser Single fire vascular ligation clip dispenser

2008-03-11

2008-03-11

Ackun, Jr., Jacob K. (Department: 3723)

Special receptacle or package

For a fastener

Surgical or wound type

C206S340000, C606S157000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11124474

ABSTRACT:
A surgical clip dispenser arranged to hold a plurality of surgical clips for retrieval by a clip applier is provided. The dispenser in one aspect includes a clip housing with a plurality of slots each adapted to hold a plurality of surgical clips and is biased for rotational movement. A regulator substantially encompassed by the clip housing in one position prevents rotational movement of the clip housing and in another position permits rotation of the clip housing.

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