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Ligating clip having ramp-shaped vessel clamping members and tool for applying same

  • US 5,713,912 A
  • Filed: 05/20/1996
  • Issued: 02/03/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/30/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A ligating clip comprising:

  • a first leg and a second leg, each one of the legs having a proximal end, a distal end and a vessel-clamping surface between the proximal and distal ends thereof, the proximal ends of the legs being joined with the vessel-clamping surfaces of the legs disposed toward one another to define a hinge such that the clip may be disposed in an open position wherein the vessel-clamping surfaces of the legs are spaced apart and a closed position wherein the vessel-clamping surfaces are substantially together facing one another, the first leg having a lock slot extending into a distal area thereof, the lock slot being located to face a distal area of second leg when the first and second legs are moved to the closed position;

    a lock tab extending from a distal area of the second leg, the lock tab being located such that the lock tab enters into the lock slot of the first leg when the first and second legs are moved into the closed position, the lock tab having a plurality of lock members protruding therefrom;

    a lock tongue extending from one of the interior walls of the lock slot into the lock slot, the lock tongue being located to engage at least one of the lock members of the lock tab when the lock tab is disposed within the lock slot and thereby lock the first and second legs into the closed position anda plurality of ramp members protruding from the vessel-clamping surface of each one of the legs, wherein each one of the ramp members extends angularly toward the opposing leg at a slant toward the hinge.

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