Endoscopic Threaded Clip

Abstract

A flexible endoscopic clip applier includes a flexible coil with a manual actuator coupled to one end and a jaw assembly coupled to the other end. A store of clips is arranged adjacent to the jaw assembly and a clip pusher is arranged adjacent to the store of clips. The actuator includes a lever for opening and closing the jaws, a knob for rotating the jaw assembly, and a crank for dispensing clips. The knob and the lever are coupled to a single control member which extends through the coil to a joiner where it is joined to a pair of pull wires coupled to the jaws. The crank is coupled to a second control member which is threaded along a distal portion. The threaded portion engages a threaded member near the pusher and is coupled to the pusher such that rotation of the threaded control member by the crank causes the pusher to be moved distally.

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       5 . An endoscopic clip, comprising:
 a threaded base portion;   a first deformable tine extending from said base portion; and   a second deformable tine extending from said base portion.   
   
   
       6 . The endoscopic clip according to  claim 5 , wherein:
 said first deformable tine and said second deformable tine are substantially parallel.   
   
   
       7 . The endoscopic clip according to  claim 5 , wherein:
 said threaded base lies between said first deformable tine and said second deformable tine.   
   
   
       8 . The endoscopic clip according to  claim 6 , wherein:
 said threaded base lies between said first deformable tine and said second deformable tine.