Multiple clip applier
CA 1181310 A · Owner: Ethicon, Inc. · Inventors: Digiovanni, John; Golden, Donald M.
Overview
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A disposable cartridge for a plurality of ligating clips. The cartridge comprises an elongated housing having a plurality of clips arrayed in a line in the housing. The clips are arrayed from a first position to successive positions placed longitudinally along the housing. A delivery mechanism is adapted for long stroke reciprocating motion in the housing for delivering clips from the first position in the housing. A feeding mechanism is adapted for short stroke reciprocating motion for feeding successive clips to the first position. A transfer mechanism is provided for moving a clip from the first position into engagement with the delivery mechanism.
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- Granted January 22, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 22, 2002.
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