BIO-ABSORBABLE MICRO-CLIP AND APPLICATOR FOR MINIMAL ACCESS WOUND CLOSURE

摘要

The present disclosure includes a bio-absorbable wound closure clip for wound closure without crushing of the tissue being closed. The bio-absorbable wound closure clip can be used in minimal access surgery as well as on tissue, such as mucosal tissue, where tactile feedback is reduced. Representative surgical instruments for applying the bio-absorbable wound closure clip and methods of using the same are also provided herein.