Non-metallic, bio-compatible hemostatic clips (ring lock clips)

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Abstract of the Disclosure A sterile hemostatic clip for use in occluding a vessel and wherein the clip comprises a pair of diverging leg members connected at their proximal end by a resilient hinge portion. Each leg member has a vessel clamping surface. The vessel clamping surfaces of the leg members face each other when the clip is in a closed position. A ring member is adapted to pass over the hinge portion and urge the leg members together so that the vessel clamping surfaces are substantially parallel to occlude a vessel placed between the leg members. An indentation is placed in the outer surface of leg members whereby to lock the ring member in place when the vessel has been occluded.