Medical devices with detachable pivotable jaws

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8858588
APP PUB NO 20120089176A1
SERIAL NO

13270784

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Medical systems, devices and methods are provided for engaging tissue, e.g. for clipping tissue, closing a perforation or performing hemostasis. Generally, the medical system including a housing, first and second jaws rotatable relative to the housing, first and second links pivotally attached to the jaws, and a driver. The housing, first and second jaws, and first and second links form a linkage mechanism that allows the jaws to engage tissue and be left in vivo.

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  • COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Martinez, Michelle D Winston-Salem, US 42 1056
Sigmon,, Jr John Crowder Greensboro, US 36 187
Surti, Vihar C Winston-Salem, US 127 3571

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