Patent ID: 9089355
Filing Date: 2015-07-28
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An insert for attachment to a jaw-type surgical instrument adapted for grasping or occluding a vessel, said insert comprising an elongate member having opposed proximal and distal ends, a compliant cushion having a tissue-engaging contact surface and having a plurality of molded, hooked traction elements on at least a region of said surface, wherein said hooked traction elements are of unitary construction with said tissue engaging contact surface, said insert further comprising a back surface opposite to said contact surface, and a jaw attachment member on the back surface, wherein said contact surface and said back surface extend between said opposed proximal and distal ends and face opposite directions, wherein said molded, hooked traction elements are not more than about 1 mm in height, wherein the density of said molded, hooked traction elements on said surface region is at least about 100/cm 2 .