US Patent No: 8,202,283

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Methods for manufacturing a clip and clip

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Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a clip manufactured according to a method which can be used to engage body tissue for the purpose of closing wounds. Such clips are generally annular in shape and have radially inwardly extending tines. The present disclosure first forms a precursor which, in one embodiment, has the tines extending radially outwardly from the annular body and then forms the clip by inverting the precursor such that the tines extend radially inwardly. In an alternate embodiment, the precursor is formed with an over-sized lateral dimension and then compressed inwardly to bring the tines closer together and to reduce the lateral dimension of the precursor. Such clips may be manufactured from a superelastic alloy such as nickel-titanium, in which case the inverted or compressed precursor must be heated and quenched to heat set the clip in its final shape.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
INTEGRATED VASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC.SUNNYVALE, CA38

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carley, Michael T San Jose, CA 42 913
Ginn, Richard S San Jose, CA 172 5069

Cited Art

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7,879,071 Closure device and methods for making and using them 4 2003
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7,854,810 Methods for manufacturing a clip and clip 8 2003
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2005/0273,136 Apparatus and methods for delivering a closure device 34 2005
2007/0282,352 Closure device and methods for making and using them 24 2006
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2007/0276,416 CLOSURE DEVICE AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM 25 2007
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7,850,797 Methods for manufacturing a clip and clip 8 2009
 
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5,735,873 Surgical tool handle 53 1996
 
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MARC O. SCHURR (1)
6,428,548 Apparatus and method for compressing body tissue 66 1999
 
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4,274,415 Surgical clip and its assembly 62 1979
 
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5,993,468 Method and anastomotic instrument for use when performing an end-to-side anastomosis 150 1998
 
PONIEMAN; ALEJANDRO (1)
5,676,974 Pharmaceutical compositions containing giroxina and phospholipase A.sub.2 and methods of increasing a patient's CD.sub.4 count using the pharmaceutical compositions 36 1994
 
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4,318,401 Percutaneous vascular access portal and catheter 119 1980
 
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6,254,642 Perorally insertable gastroesophageal anti-reflux valve prosthesis and tool for implantation thereof 171 1997
 
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5,683,405 Vascular occluder 82 1995
 
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6,165,204 Shaped suture clip, appliance and method therefor 124 1999
 
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5,114,032 Plug for sealing preservative in wood 51 1991
 
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5,830,125 Catheter introducer with suture capability 105 1995
 
SEEDHOM, BAHAA BOTROS (1)
5,209,756 Ligament fixation staple 212 1991
 
SHERWOOD SERVICES AG (1)
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SHIPP, JOHN I. (1)
5,350,399 Percutaneous arterial puncture seal device and insertion tool therefore 284 1992
 
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2004/0249,412 Apparatus and methods for puncture site closure 21 2003
 
STORZ ENDOSKOP GMBH (1)
6,500,115 Endoscope 52 2001
 
STRYKER TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION (1)
4,278,091 Soft tissue retainer for use with bone implants, especially bone staples 103 1980
 
SUDDEUTSCHE FEINMECHANIK GMBH (1)
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5,147,381 Surgical clip 50 1991
 
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5,951,518 Introducing device with flared sheath end 64 1997
 
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6,200,329 Suture collet 192 1998
 
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6,569,173 Compression plate anastomosis apparatus 88 1999
 
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6,582,482 Tin-clad substrates for use as current collectors, batteries comprised thereof and methods for preparing same 33 2000
 
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4,201,215 Apparatus and method for closing a severed sternum 103 1977
4,192,315 Clip for surgical purposes 96 1977
4,204,541 Surgical instrument for stitching up soft tissues with lengths of spiked suture material 125 1978
4,217,902 Hemostatic clip 150 1978
4,475,544 Bone gripping forceps 31 1982
4,480,356 Double-grip clip 49 1983
4,610,252 Dual muscle clamp 46 1984
4,596,559 Break-away handle for a catheter introducer set 170 1984
4,664,305 Surgical stapler 270 1985
4,610,251 Surgical staple 102 1985
4,687,469 Device for slitting introducers for pacemaker electrodes 80 1985
4,635,634 Surgical clip applicator system 94 1985
4,693,249 Anastomosis device and method 86 1986
4,789,090 Surgical stapler 91 1986
4,865,026 Sealing wound closure device 85 1987
4,860,746 Elastic surgical ring clip and ring loader 69 1987
4,836,204 Method for effecting closure of a perforation in the septum of the heart 216 1987
4,917,089 Buttoned device for the transvenous occlusion of intracardiac defects 329 1988
4,961,729 Catheter insertion assembly 104 1988
4,957,499 Surgical suturing instrument 227 1989
5,007,921 Surgical staple 169 1989
4,997,436 Arthroscopic clip insertion tool 97 1989
5,100,418 Suture tie device system and applicator therefor 225 1989
5,032,127 Hemostatic clip and applicator therefor 130 1990
5,171,250 Surgical clips and surgical clip applicator and cutting and transection device 129 1990
5,047,047 Wound closing device 159 1990
5,002,562 Surgical clip 160 1990
5,167,643 Needle protection station 44 1990
5,078,731 Suture clip 193 1990
5,026,390 Surgical staple 114 1990
5,053,008 Intracardiac catheter 526 1990
5,131,379 Device and method for inserting a cannula into a duct 81 1991
5,236,435 Laparoscopic surgical staple system 39 1991
5,217,024 Tissue sampling device with visual and tactile indicator 69 1992
5,246,443 Clip and osteosynthesis plate with dynamic compression and self-retention 183 1992
5,254,105 Sheath for wound closure caused by a medical tubular device 142 1992
5,445,167 Methods of applying surgical chips and suture tie devices to bodily tissue during endoscopic procedures 147 1992
5,443,481 Methods and device for percutaneous sealing of arterial puncture sites 199 1993
5,335,680 Hair clip 58 1993
5,330,445 Sheath for wound closure caused by a medical tubular device 69 1993
5,462,561 Suture device 261 1993
5,364,406 Laparoscopic surgical staple 82 1993
5,522,840 Device for the non-surgical seal of the interstice in the wall of a vessel 91 1993
5,464,413 Nose clip 31 1993
5,466,241 Ligature and/or suture system for endoscopic surgery 92 1994
5,425,740 Endoscopic hernia repair clip and method 124 1994
5,478,353 Suture tie device system and method for suturing anatomical tissue proximate an opening 273 1994
5,544,802 Surgical staple and stapler device therefor 60 1994
5,474,557 Multibranch osteosynthesis clip with dynamic compression and self-retention 130 1994
5,620,452 Surgical clip with ductile tissue penetrating members 169 1994
5,695,505 Multifunctional spring clips and cartridges and applicators therefor 145 1995
5,575,771 Balloon catheter with external guidewire 144 1995
5,609,597 Apparatus and method of extracorporeally applying and locking laparoscopic suture and loop ligatures 109 1995
5,571,120 Ligating instrument and methods of ligating tissue in endoscopic operative procedures 81 1995
5,720,755 Tubular suturing device and methods of use 138 1995
5,779,707 Link piece for bony elements 71 1995
5,645,567 Surgical staple and stapler device therefor 67 1996
5,810,851 Suture spring device 281 1996
5,855,312 Flexible annular stapler for closed surgery of hollow organs 134 1996
5,797,958 Endoscopic grasping instrument with scissors 198 1996
5,752,966 Exovascular anastomotic device 82 1997
6,010,517 Device for occluding abnormal vessel communications 89 1997
5,858,082 Self-interlocking reinforcement fibers 36 1997
5,984,949 Tissue hooks and tools for applying same 66 1997
5,928,231 Implantable osteosynthesis device 125 1997
5,919,207 Percutaneous arterial closure with staples 111 1998
6,296,657 Vascular sealing device and method 79 1998
6,117,148 Intraluminal anastomotic device 168 1998
6,033,427 Method and device for percutaneous sealing of internal puncture sites 133 1999
6,120,524 Device for closing an arterial puncture and method 91 1999
6,679,904 Device for closure of puncture wound 44 1999
6,110,184 Introducer with vascular sealing mechanism 54 1999
6,273,903 Endoscopic stapling device and related staple 32 1999
6,547,806 Vascular sealing device and method of use 82 2000
6,305,891 Fastening device and a spacer, and a method of using the same 40 2000
6,689,147 Anastomosis punch device and method 42 2000
6,428,472 Surgical retractor having a malleable support 89 2000
6,743,243 Support device for endoscopic suturless anastomosis 58 2000
6,790,218 Occlusive coil manufacture and delivery 80 2000
6,896,687 Connectors for hollow anatomical structures and methods of use 44 2001
6,634,537 Detachable insulation wire-pressing element of a stapling device 39 2001
2002/0133,193 Integrated vascular device with puncture site closure component and sealant and methods of use 45 2002
2003/0125,766 Vascular sealing device and method of use 41 2002
2004/0093,027 Barbed tissue connector for sealing vascular puncture wounds 54 2003
2003/0195,561 Closure device and methods for making and using them 33 2003
2004/0009,289 Closure device and methods for making and using them 37 2003
2004/0059,376 Device for the introduction and fashioning of skin clips 14 2003
2004/0073,255 Plunger apparatus and methods for delivering a closure device 43 2003
7,326,230 Vascular sealing device and method of use 55 2003
2004/0167,570 Sheath apparatus and methods for delivering a closure device 33 2004
2005/0038,460 Occlusive coil manufacture and delivery 20 2004
2005/0119,695 Closure device and methods for making and using them 35 2005
2005/0187,564 Occlusive coil manufacturing and delivery 31 2005
2005/0177,189 Plug with detachable guidewire element and methods for use 60 2005
2005/0222,614 Plug with collet and apparatus and method for delivering such plugs 57 2005
2007/0083,230 Left atrial appendage occlusion device 22 2005
2006/0030,867 Device and method for repairing tissue 35 2005
2006/0190,014 Integrated vascular device with puncture site closure component and sealant and methods of use 34 2006
2006/0190,037 Integrated vascular device with puncture site closure component and sealant and methods of use 27 2006
2006/0190,038 Closure device and methods for making and using them 35 2006
2006/0167,484 Closure device and methods for making and using them 34 2006
2006/0195,123 Vascular sheath with bioabsorbable puncture site closure apparatus and methods of use 34 2006
2006/0195,124 Vascular sheath with bioabsorbable puncture site closure apparatus and methods of use 35 2006
2008/0058,839 Reverse tapered guidewire and method of use 18 2007
2008/0086,075 VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE 39 2007
2008/0065,151 LOCATOR AND DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE 55 2007
2009/0132,648 CONTENT DELIVERY AND GLOBAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT NETWORK SYSTEM 2009
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