Articulating endoscopic surgical clip applier

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8403945
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13004064

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An apparatus for application of surgical clips to body tissue is provided and includes a handle assembly and a shaft assembly. The handle assembly includes a drive assembly; and a trigger operatively connected to the drive assembly. The shaft assembly extends from the handle assembly and includes an articulating neck assembly; and an end effector assembly supported on a distal end of the articulating neck assembly and being configured to form a surgical clip in place on the body tissue.

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COVIDIEN LP15 HAMPSHIRE STREET MANSFIELD MA 02048

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Rethy, Csaba L Fairfield, US 39 33727
Whitfield, Kenneth H North Haven, US 99 40505

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