Surgical clip
CA 2468227 C · Owner: Huitema, Thomas W. · Inventors: Huitema, Thomas W.
Overview
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In accordance with the present invention there is provided a surgical clip , having first undeployed shape, and a second deployed shape for fastening tissue together. The, clip includes a connecting member having two ends and first and second flexible joints, one attached to each end of the connecting member. The clip further includes first and, second legs each having a proximal and distal end. Wherein each of the proximal ends of, the legs are attached to the joints. The joints are substantially more flexible than the legs, and the connecting member.
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Why it's free to use
- Filed May 25, 2004 and granted January 31, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 25, 2024.
- A certificate of supplementary protection adds at most two years for a drug, so even that would have ended by May 25, 2026.
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