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Abstract

A surgical spring clip includes a first molded component having a first jaw and a first finger tab. A second component having a second jaw and a second finger tab comprises the only other molded component. The first component has a telescoping relationship with the second component and is moveable by operation of the finger tab between a first position wherein the jaws are generally closed and a second position wherein the jaws are generally open. A spring disposed between the tabs and the jaws biases the first and second components toward the first position. The clip has a telescoping barrel with the general shape of a polygon in radial cross-section. An increased guidance link provides the clip with a guidance ratio of about 1.5 ratio. Alignment of the components is further enhanced by the provision of ramped projections and the accommodation of tolerances only along one side of the telescoping barrel. A simplified method of assembly requires movement of the second component through a window in the first component.

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