Multiple ligating clip applier with rocking escapement

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4427008
SERIAL NO

06352750

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An instrument is provided for applying a plurality of ligating clips seriatim and includes first and second handles mounted together for pivotal movement. Each handle extends beyond the pivot axis to form a clip closing jaw. The first handle includes a guideway for receiving a plurality of open clips. A pusher member is provided within the first handle to push the clips to the jaw region. An escapement member is mounted for pivotal movement within the first handle jaw and includes a forward protuberance and a rearward protuberance spaced from the forward protuberance. A rod is hingedly connected to the escapement member and extends rearwardly from the escapement member along the first handle. The rod is actuated by a cam on the second handle to pivot the escapement member to control the discharge of the clips from the jaws.

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ETHICON INC SOMERVILLE A CORP OF NJNot Provided

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Transue, James A Union, NJ 12 3916

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