Surgical clamp inserts with micro-tractive surfaces
AssigneeNovare Surgical Systems, Inc.
InventorsKarrie L. Sturtz, David J. Danitz, June Carnegie, Thomas L. Baughman
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Abstract
Inserts configured for attachment to a jaw of a jaw-type occlusion device, such as a surgical clamp or clip, and surgical clamps or clips having such jaw inserts. The inserts include a compliant cushion having a clamping surface adapted for engagement with a vessel or other body tissue, the clamping surface having a plurality of integrally-formed raised patterns extending from the surface to at most 0.010 inches. The raised patterns can be repeating and uniform in nature, or random and non-uniform in nature.
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An insert for attachment to a jaw of a jaw-type occlusion device comprising a compliant cushion having a clamping surface adapted for engagement with a vessel or other body tissue, the clamping surface having a plurality of integrally-formed raised patterns extending from the surface, the raised patterns being random and non-uniform in nature.
A surgical clip comprising at least one jaw having a compliant clamping surface adapted for engagement with a vessel or other body tissue, the clamping surface having a plurality of integrally-formed raised patterns extending from the surface, the raised patterns being random and non-uniform in nature.
A surgical clamp comprising at least one jaw having a compliant clamping surface adapted for engagement with a vessel or other body tissue, the clamping surface having a plurality of integrally-formed raised patterns extending from the surface, the raised patterns being random and non-uniform in nature.
An insert for attachment to a jaw of a jaw-type occlusion device comprising a compliant cushion having a clamping surface adapted for engagement with a vessel or other body tissue, the clamping surface having a plurality of uniform, integrally-formed raised patterns extending approximately 0.006-0.010 inches from the surface.
A surgical clip comprising at least one jaw having a compliant cushion having a clamping surface adapted for engagement with a vessel or other body tissue, the clamping surface having a plurality of uniform, integrally-formed raised patterns extending approximately 0.006-0.010 inches from the surface.
A surgical clamp comprising at least one jaw having a compliant clamping surface adapted for engagement with a vessel or other body tissue, the clamping surface having a plurality of uniform, integrally-formed raised patterns extending approximately 0.006-0.010 inches from the surface.
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