Surgical clip applicator

摘要

A resterilizable clip applicator comprising: a hollow casing having open proximal and distal ends; a stationary handle secured to the casing; a release lever pivotally secured adjacent the hollow casing; a cylindrical shaft tube having a proximal end and a distal end, the shaft tube extending distally from the casing and having a recess formed in the distal end, the recess being dimensioned to receive a clip magazine; a connecting rod slidably positioned within the shaft tube and having a proximal end positioned to engage the release lever, the connecting rod being removable from the applicator through the open proximal end of the casing; and a jaw member removably secured to the distal end of the shaft tube. <IMAGE> <IMAGE>