Holder for blood vessel clamping clips - has clip forming element holding clips before withdrawal

摘要

A clip holder for securely retaining partially formed clips prior to withdrawal of the clips by a clip applicator is constructed to provide a plastic housing having a generally rectangular opening and opposed inwardly directly shoulders at one end of the opening for supporting only the ends of the clips. A clip forming element having an outer surface configuration conforming to the contour of a completely formed clip is positioned within the housing in contact witht he centre of the clips, so that the clips, upon withdrawal from the holder, must be completely formed against the forming element by the clip applicator. The clip forming element is T-shaped.