SURGICAL CLIP, APPLICATOR AND APPLICATOR METHODS

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APP PUB NO 20080004637A1
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11742259

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A surgical clip according to an embodiment includes a pair of jaws, pivoted together, with a spring holding the jaws together. Various design embodiments incorporate this structure and include additional features such as having jaws made of an MRI invisible material, and spring connected to the jaws with hinge joints. An applicator is also provided, particularly with a ball and socket connection to the surgical clip. A method of latching the applicator, and of handling the clip with the applicator are also provided.

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KLASSEN JAMES BNot Provided

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Boehm, David W Summerland, CA 8 253
Klassen, James B Langley, CA 38 886

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