Tissue connector apparatus with cable release
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1. A tissue connector assembly comprising a clip movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, said clip having an enlarged end portion, and a release mechanism comprising a plurality of strands releasably coupled to said enlarged portion.
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Abstract
A tissue connector assembly comprising a clip movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration and a mechanical restraining device including a plurality of strands releasably attachable to the clip for restraining the clip in its open configuration. A needle may be releasably attached to the clip. A flexible member may also interconnect the clip and the needle.
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- 1. A tissue connector assembly comprising a clip movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, said clip having an enlarged end portion, and a release mechanism comprising a plurality of strands releasably coupled to said enlarged portion.
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25. A tissue connector assembly comprising a clip adapted to assume an open configuration and a closed configuration, a release mechanism comprising a plurality of strands releasably coupled to said clip, and a needle coupled to said release mechanism.
- 26. A tissue connector assembly comprising a clip adapted to assume an open configuration and a closed configuration, a coil coupled to said clip, and a release mechanism comprising a plurality of strands releasably coupled to said clip, wherein said coil biases said clip in said open configuration when said release mechanism is coupled to said clip.
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40. A tissue connector assembly comprising:
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a surgical clip having a relaxed state;
a needle;
a release mechanism comprising a plurality of strands releasably coupling said needle to said clip; and
a biasing member associated with said surgical clip;
wherein said plurality of strands, when coupling said needle to said clip, urges said biasing member to bias said clip away from said relaxed state. - View Dependent Claims (41, 42)
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- 43. A tissue connector assembly comprising a needle, a clip, and a releasing mechanism releasably connecting said needle to said clip, said releasing mechanism comprising a plurality of strands configured to surround and retain an enlarged portion of said clip, wherein compression of said configuration of said plurality of strands adjacent said enlarged portion distorts said configuration to release said enlarged portion.
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