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Method for applying a ligation clip

  • US 6,652,539 B2
  • Filed: 02/25/2002
  • Issued: 11/25/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/01/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of ligating a lumen, the method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) loading a spring clip in a magazine, the magazine having first and second partially closed channels, and the spring clips having first and second enlarged portions received in the first and second partially closed channels so that the spring clip is held in an open position;

    (b) advancing the spring clips in the magazine with the spring clips in the open position;

    (c) preventing rotation of the spring clips by containing the first and second enlarged portions in the first and second partially closed channels of the magazine;

    (d) pre-clamping the lumen;

    (e) placing the spring clip over the lumen; and

    (f) clamping the lumen with the spring clip.

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