Patent ID: 9445820
Filing Date: 2016-09-20
CPC Classification: A61B

Claim Text:
1. A ligating clip for occluding vessels, comprising: first and second curved leg members having respective proximal and distal end portions, the proximal end portions being joined by a resilient hinge, the first and second curved leg members having respective first and second vessel clamping inner surfaces, a flexible rib extending longitudinally along a length in a direction from the proximal end portion to the distal end portion of the first curved leg member, the flexible rib being attached spaced from the first vessel clamping inner surface via at least two attachment portions to define a channel extending transversely between the flexible rib and the first vessel clamping inner surface, and a first pair of bosses extending transversely from opposite sides of the distal end portion of the first curved leg member, and a second pair of bosses extending transversely from opposite sides of the distal end portion of said second curved leg member, wherein the clip is configured to be independently retained without use of any external applier or tool on a vessel after the clip is applied to occlude said vessel.