Linear ligation band
AssigneeWadsworth Mfg. Inc.
InventorsScott Wadsworth, Jake Wadsworth
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Abstract
A ligation band made up of a linear length of elastomeric material having first and second ends with connection portions adapted to connect with a tensioning mechanism portion of a ligating band application device. When in place upon a ligating band application device, the two ends are connected to the tensioning portion of the ligating band application device and the loop formed by the interconnection of these two ends upon the application device is tensioned by the tensioning member. The loop, once tensioned, can be held in a desired tensioned state around the body part that is to be removed by placing a grommet, clip or other form of holding device around the tensioned loop.
Claims23
A ligation band for ligating body parts comprising:
- a linear length of elastomeric material having a first end and a second end, said first and second ends each having connection portions adapted to connect with a tensioning mechanism portion of a ligating band application device.
A system for ligating a body part comprising:
- a linear length of elastomeric material having a first end and a second end, said first and second ends each having connection portions adapted to connect with a tensioning mechanism portion of a ligating band application device,
- an application tool having an elongated tool body with a front end and a rear end, said front end of said elongated tool body having a portion adapted to hold a grommet therein;
- a tensioning mechanism interconnected to said tool body, said tensioning mechanism having a portion configured to connect with said first and second ends of said linear length of ligation material, said tensioning mechanism configured to pull said first and second ends through said grommet toward said rear end of said elongated tool body;
- a lever pivotally connected to said tool body for deforming said grommet around said elastomeric material;
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- a cutting means adapted to cut said ligation material after said grommet has been deformed.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.