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Abstract

The invention relates to a clip applicator for ligature clips, particularly for laparoscopic operations, comprising a tubular rod system, at whose one end is provided a two-part, scissor-like handle and at whose opposite end are provided jaws for receiving a clip, in which one handle part of the scissor-like handle is fixed to one part of the rod system, while the other handle part brings about about a closure of the jaws if the two handle parts are moved relative to one another, against spring tension, about their pivot axis located below and at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the tubular rod system, characterized in that in the tubular rod system (2) is movably arranged a restoring wire (30), whose front or proximal end (32) is constructed in hook-like manner and in the inoperative position is positioned with an upwardly open hook alongside the jaws (24, 26), while the rear or distal end (34) of the restoring wire (30) is connected in the vicinity of the handle (4) to an operating lever (36) projecting out of the tubular rod system ( 2).

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First Claim