Non-metallic, bio-compatible hemostatic clips with interlocking latch means
First Claim
1. A hemostatic clip comprising first and second leg members, each member having an elongated vessel clamping inner face in opposition to a vessel clamping inner face of the other leg member, said first leg member terminating at its proximal end in a bend forming a hooked member extending from said vessel clamping inner face, said second leg member terminating at its proximal end in a configuration adapted for engagement by said hooked member of said first leg member, hinge means joining said first and second leg members adjacent said proximal ends, said first and second leg members being rotatable about said hinge means from an open position to a closed position, said leg members terminating at their distal ends in latch means including means for preventing relative lateral movement between vessel clamping inner faces of the leg members when the clip is in the closed position.
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Abstract
Sterile, non-metallic, bio-compatible hemostatic clips of absorbable and non-absorbable materials comprising two leg members joined with a resilient hinge. The distal ends of said leg members include latch means to lock the clip in a closed position. Each leg member has a vessel clamping inner face and the latch means includes means for preventing relative lateral movement between the vessel clamping inner faces when the clip is in a closed position.
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- 1. A hemostatic clip comprising first and second leg members, each member having an elongated vessel clamping inner face in opposition to a vessel clamping inner face of the other leg member, said first leg member terminating at its proximal end in a bend forming a hooked member extending from said vessel clamping inner face, said second leg member terminating at its proximal end in a configuration adapted for engagement by said hooked member of said first leg member, hinge means joining said first and second leg members adjacent said proximal ends, said first and second leg members being rotatable about said hinge means from an open position to a closed position, said leg members terminating at their distal ends in latch means including means for preventing relative lateral movement between vessel clamping inner faces of the leg members when the clip is in the closed position.
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