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Surgical clip having a longitudinal opening through which clamped tissue protrudes

  • US 5,487,746 A
  • Filed: 11/23/1994
  • Issued: 01/30/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/23/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A surgical clip comprising:

  • a first side having a first leg; and

    a second side having a second leg and a third leg connected to each other at a joining region at which the first leg is joined to the second and third legs, the second and third leg defining a longitudinal opening therebetween and extending through the second side;

    wherein when tissue between the first leg of the first side and the second and the third legs of the second side is clamped by the surgical clip, the first leg pushes a portion of the tissue through the longitudinal opening, and at least a portion of the first leg intersects a plane defined by the second and third legs.

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