Patent ID: 6547798
Filing Date: 2003-04-15
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
A ring applicator for applying elastic rings to anatomical tissue during surgical procedures comprising:an outer tubular member having proximal and distal ends; a middle tubular member movably disposed within said outer tubular member, said middle tubular member including a distal portion configured to hold an elastic ring in an expanded state and a proximal portion with a plurality of longitudinally spaced abutment surfaces; an elongate inner member movably disposed within said middle tubular member and including a forceps at a distal end; and an adjustable stop mechanism mounted on said proximal end of said outer tubular member and including a stop member movable relative to said outer tubular member between a plurality of stop positions, said stop member being aligned with a different abutment surface in each stop position to limit axial movement of said outer tubular member relative to said middle tubular member.