Ligating clip with flanged base having a recessed engaging face

摘要

A ligating clip is provided with first and second legs joined at their proximal ends by a resilient hinge to define the rear end of the clip and spaced at their distal ends at the front of the clip with the legs having latch means at the distal ends for holding the clip closed in clamping engagement about tissue when the legs are squeezed together. The clip has a base extending along a portion of the first leg and the base terminates short of the distal end in a front face. Flanges are provided on a portion of the base and extend rearwardly from the front face and terminate short of the first leg proximal end. The flanges extend laterally outwardly beyond the sides of the first leg. The portion of the base that extends rearwardly from the flanges to the proximal end of the clip first leg has a width not greater than the width of the first leg.