Hemostatic clip cartridge
First Claim
1. A cartridge for storing and singly dispensing hemostatic clips which are preformed into the proper shape for engagement by a clip applicator,said cartridge having a body portion with a plurality of parallel walls each face thereof defining one side of a clip compartment,means for retaining a clip in each of said clip compartments for permitting dispensing of said clip upon insertion of said clip applicator,said clip compartments being dimensioned to permit reception of said applicator without deformation of said parallel walls,said means for retaining and dispensing the clips comprising a pair of outwardly projecting, opposed channel members extending from each face of each parallel wall into said clip compartments, said opposed channel members positioned and dimensioned so that a clip is releasably compressed therebetween,whereby removal of a clip from one compartment by insertion of the applicator does not release or compress clips in adjacent compartments.
0 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
An improved hemostatic clip cartridge wherein hemostatic clips are stored prior to use is disclosed. The cartridge, having a number of parallel walls defining individual clip compartments in which the clips are stored, is provided with outwardly extending channel members that extend into each clip compartment. The opposed channel members are positioned to releasably secure a clip therebetween. An applicator is provided so that an individual clip may be removed from its compartment without releasing the remaining clips.
-
Citations
5 Claims
-
1. A cartridge for storing and singly dispensing hemostatic clips which are preformed into the proper shape for engagement by a clip applicator,
said cartridge having a body portion with a plurality of parallel walls each face thereof defining one side of a clip compartment, means for retaining a clip in each of said clip compartments for permitting dispensing of said clip upon insertion of said clip applicator, said clip compartments being dimensioned to permit reception of said applicator without deformation of said parallel walls, said means for retaining and dispensing the clips comprising a pair of outwardly projecting, opposed channel members extending from each face of each parallel wall into said clip compartments, said opposed channel members positioned and dimensioned so that a clip is releasably compressed therebetween, whereby removal of a clip from one compartment by insertion of the applicator does not release or compress clips in adjacent compartments.
Specification