Cartridge for hemostatic clips

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A cartridge for holding a plurality of non-metallic, bio-compatible hemostatic clips. Each clip comprises a pair of leg members connected at their proximal ends by a resilient hinge section and having latching means at their distal ends. The cartridge holds the clips in spaced apart relationship in a manner so the cartridge may be readily sterilized and handled during surgical procedures without having the clips displaced from their position within the cartridge until it is desired to remove the clip. The cartridge allows forceps-type applying instruments to be inserted into the cartridge and the clip removed with substantial ease from the cartridge.