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US 2008/0188872 A1Published application
Multi-mode clip applier, and associated method
OwnerMichael Duffinventor
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OwnerMichael Duffinventor
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A multi-mode clip applier includes a hand-held applier body having a handle and a trigger, and internal mechanisms for firing a surgical clip upon actuation of the trigger. Distal jaws close when actuated by the internal firing mechanisms. An open-mode switch limits range of motion of the internal firing mechanisms and closure of the distal jaws, to produce open-mode surgical clips. Actuating the trigger when the open-mode switch is engaged drives the internal firing mechanisms through their limited range of motion to limit clamping of the distal jaws, bend free clip ends together, circumferentially bounding a clipped structure. A release button releasing the open-mode switch, to produce a closed surgical clip when the applier is fired.
A multi-mode clip applier for applying surgical clips, comprising:
Apparatus for applying surgical clips, comprising:
A multi-mode clip applier for applying surgical clips, comprising:
The applier of claim 19, further comprising a lever configured with the ratchet at a first lever end and with the open-mode switch at a second lever end;
Method for multi-mode surgical clipping, comprising:
Method of claim 23, wherein forcing comprises actuating a trigger when holding a handle of the applier.
Method for multi-mode surgical clipping, comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.