Tissue connector apparatus with cable release
First Claim
1. A tissue connector assembly comprising a clip movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, said clip having an enlarged end portion, and a release mechanism comprising a plurality of strands releasably coupled to said enlarged portion, and retaining said clip in said open configuration wherein said strands each comprise a notch for receiving part of said enlarged portion.
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Abstract
A tissue connector assembly comprising a clip movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration and a mechanical restraining device including a plurality of strands releasably attachable to the clip for restraining the clip in its open configuration. A needle may be releasably attached to the clip. A flexible member may also interconnect the clip and the needle.
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- 1. A tissue connector assembly comprising a clip movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, said clip having an enlarged end portion, and a release mechanism comprising a plurality of strands releasably coupled to said enlarged portion, and retaining said clip in said open configuration wherein said strands each comprise a notch for receiving part of said enlarged portion.
- 6. A tissue connector assembly comprising a clip movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, said clip having an enlarged end portion, a release mechanism comprising a plurality of strands releasably coupled to said enlarged portion, and retaining said clip in a said open configuration and a needle connected to said release mechanism and thereby releasably attached to said clip.
- 12. A tissue connector assembly comprising a clip movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, said clip having an enlarged end portion, a release mechanism comprising a plurality of strands releasably coupled to said enlarged portion, and a coil surrounding at least a portion of said clip and biasing said clip toward the open configuration.
- 21. A tissue connector assembly comprising a clip movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, said clip having an enlarged end portion, and a release mechanism comprising a plurality of strands releasably coupled to said enlarged portion, and retaining said clip in said open configuration wherein said clip assumes a spiral configuration in said closed configuration.
- 24. A tissue connector assembly comprising a clip adapted to assume an open configuration and a closed configuration, a coil coupled to said clip, and a release mechanism comprising a plurality of strands releasably coupled to said clip, wherein said coil biases said clip in said open configuration when said release mechanism is coupled to said clip.
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