Multi-function clipping and harvesting device
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1. A multi-function device for clipping and harvesting a vessel and any branches extending therefrom comprising:
- a sheath configured to be at least partially inserted in a body through a cut skin portion;
a vision system positioned within the sheath;
first and second clipping devices positioned within the sheath, each clipping device configured to advance a surgical clip and to close the advanced surgical clip around the vessel or branch; and
,a severing device positioned within the sheath and configured to sever the vessel or branch.
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Abstract
A multi-function minimally invasive vessel clipping and harvesting device includes at least two clipping devices positioned to advance surgical clips onto a tissue, and a severing device positioned to sever the tissue between the clips.
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1. A multi-function device for clipping and harvesting a vessel and any branches extending therefrom comprising:
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a sheath configured to be at least partially inserted in a body through a cut skin portion; a vision system positioned within the sheath; first and second clipping devices positioned within the sheath, each clipping device configured to advance a surgical clip and to close the advanced surgical clip around the vessel or branch; and
,a severing device positioned within the sheath and configured to sever the vessel or branch. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of clipping branches and/or vessels during harvesting from a body by a multi-function device, the multi-function device including
a sheath configured to be at least partially inserted in a body through a cut skin portion; -
first and second clipping devices positioned within the sheath, each clipping device configured to advance a surgical clip and to close the surgical clip around opposing portions of the vessel or branch; and
,a severing device positioned within the sheath and configured to sever the vessel or branch, wherein the method comprises; inserting a distal end of the multi-function device into the body alongside the vessel to form a cavity substantially surrounding the vessel or branch; activating the first and second clipping devices to seal the vessel or branch; and moving the severing device to a position substantially adjacent to the clipped vessel or branch, and activating the severing device, whereby the clipped vessel or branch is severed. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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