| abstract |
The invention relates to a device for ligating an anatomical structure, which device comprises a ligature element having two branches interconnected by a hinge and means ( 71, 73 ) for coupling together the two branches, and an applicator having a cylindrical body which, at its distal end, is provided with a holder for receiving the ligature element, said holder having a side wall ( 40 ) against which the outside face of one of the branches of the ligature element is disposed, a slide ( 80 ) mounted to move along the side wall ( 40 ) and actuated by a drive member, means ( 76 ) for moving the two branches of the ligature element towards each other or for moving them away from each other, said means being controlled by the slide ( 80 ), and means ( 83, 85 ) for implementing coupling elements ( 72, 73 ) for coupling together the two branches of the ligature element via a traction element ( 86 ). |