Non-metallic, bio-compatible hemostatic clips with interlocking latch means

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4449531
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06296672

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Sterile, non-metallic, bio-compatible hemostatic clips of absorbable and non-absorbable materials comprising two leg members joined with a resilient hinge. The distal ends of said leg members include latch means to lock the clip in a closed position. Each leg member has a vessel clamping inner face and the latch means includes means for preventing relative lateral movement between the vessel clamping inner faces when the clip is in a closed position.

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  • ETHICON, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cerwin, Robert J Pittstown, NJ 56 4765
Joshi, Madhusudan E. Aurora, NY 5 1984
Menges, John R Woodbridge, NJ 7 2359
Mericle, Robert W Lebanon, NJ 18 3638
Zwaskis, William J Carteret, NJ 7 1271

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