摘要 |
<p>A device (25) for storing, dispensing, and applying a plurality of hemostatic clips (30) to blood vessels and the like includes a longitudinally disposed frame (31) having a pistol grip (34) and an opposed trigger lever (36) extending from the proximal end thereof. A narrow, internal passageway (57) extends the length of the frame, from a loading opening at the proximal end to a fixed lower jaw (44) at the distal end of the frame (31). A plurality of hemostatic clips (30) is disposed in the passageway (57) with the points thereof extending toward the distal jaw portion. An upper jaw (43) extends from a clevis member (41) which straddles the frame (31) and is pivotally joined to an upper medial portion thereof. The trigger lever (36) is pivotable to cause the clevis member (41) to pivot upwardly and the upper jaw (43) to close upon the lower jaw (44) to crush a hemostatic clip (30) disposed therebetween. A piston (64) resiliently biased in the internal passageway (57) urges the hemostatic clips (30) toward the jaw portion, and a feed release lever is disposed at the proximal end of the passageway to discharge a hemostatic clip (30) from the passageway (57) to the jaw portion with each full actuation of the upper jaw (43).</p> |