Manoj M Patel

US Patent:

20120083803, Apr 5, 2012

Filed:

Oct 2, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/896857

Inventors:

Manoj B. Patel - Irvine CA, US
David Albala - Manlius NY, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/10
A61B 17/08

US Classification:

606142, 606157

Abstract:

A surgical clip includes a pair of opposed arms joined at one end by an integrally formed flexible hinge. The hinge is configured to be cut in the event removal of the clip is desired. Accordingly, the hinge has a reduced thickness and/or width and is configured to maintain cutting space between the hinge and the clamping surfaces of the opposed arms. Each arm has a free end. One arm includes a male locking pin near the free end. The opposite arm includes a female aperture near the free end. The male locking pin is configured to penetrate tissue in the path of the male locking pin when the male locking pin is urged towards the female aperture. The clip may be comprised of a biocompatible metal or plastic or a bioabsorbable plastic. Each of the pair of arms includes a clamping side. The clamping side of one arm includes a wedge-shaped feature. The clamping side of the second arm includes a V-shaped trough that conforms to the shape of the wedge shaped feature. Each clamping side includes non-slip protrusions such as non-slip protruding ribs. The clip includes a plurality of bosses, including a hinge boss, for gripping by an applicator and stabilizing during use. A clip applicator includes a pivoting jaw assembly operably coupled to a rotating cuff. An actuator handle assembly is operably coupled to the pivoting jaw assembly. A rotating cuff is operably coupled to the pivoting jaw assembly. The pivoting jaw assembly pivots at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the shaft of the applicator upon rotation of cuff.

Address:

3846 Ashley Ct, Collegeville, PA 19426

Phone:

(610)4896561

VIN:

WAUEV74F97N091102

Make:

AUDI

Model:

A6

Year:

2007