Endoscopic apparatus having a clip device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8945153
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11758369

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A hemostatic clip delivery system cooperable with an elevator of an endoscope and a method of treating a target with the system are disclosed. The system comprises a delivery apparatus comprising an operating wire, an outer sheath and a handle. The operating wire is cooperable with the elevator of the endoscope and slidably disposed within the outer sheath. The system further comprises a hemostatic clip cooperable with the delivery apparatus. The clip comprises a first retainer, a plurality of arms extending distally from the first retainer, and a sliding ring disposed about the plurality of arms. The arms are shaped so that the arms tend to be spaced apart from each other. The sliding ring is configured to close the arms together as the elevator engages and moves the sliding ring toward the arms by retraction of the operating wire.

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  • COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Surti, Vihar C Winston-Salem, US 127 3571

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