摘要 |
<p>A surgical staple-clip including a clip component (210, 205) and a securing member (220) is used in a wide range of surgical procedures. The staple-clip may be introduced to a surgical site in an un-assembled condition through a small port or trocar. An applier for the staple-clip comprising a pair of opposed jaw-like channels is provided to position and apply the clip compone nt and the securing member. The clip component is positioned around a target tissue and is compressed or clamped upon the tissue using only the force required for a specific surgical procedure such as occlusion, ligation, or fixation. When the clip component is properly applied, the securing member i s urged forward and over the clip component to secure the staple-clip.</p> |