Instrument for setting wound clamps
AssigneeBeiersdorf AG
InventorsAlbert Heimerl, Holger Kartheus, Dietmar Paske, Hans-Ulrich Plenio
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Abstract
An instrument for setting wound clamps consists of first and second parts detachably connected by means of a first connection. The first part, which is a disposable part, receives a magazine containing wound clamps, and tools for deforming and implanting the wound clamps. The second part has handles for operating the tools. When the instrument is being operated, forces are generated which may cause the two parts of the instrument to become separated. A second connection between the two parts of the instrument, which connection is only effective during the operation of the instrument is, therefore, provided.
Claims8
An instrument for setting wound clamps, the instrument comprising:
- a first part comprising a magazine for carrying wound clamps and means for setting the wound clamps contained in said magazine;
- a second par comprising a fixed handle and a movable handle which is movable with respect to said fixed handle for operating said setting means;
- first connecting means having engageable portions on said first and second parts for detachably interconnecting said first and second parts together in operative relationship;
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- second connecting means comprising spaced apart members on both said first and second parts, said spaced apart members being effective to connect said first and second parts together only during the setting of the wound clamps.
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