abstract |
A clip applier tool comprising an elongate tubular member having a bore extending therethrough and having proximal and distal extremities. A push rod is slidably mounted in the bore and has proximal and distal extremities. An actuator is mounted in said bore in said tubular member. The actuator means is connected to the distal extremity of the push-pull rod. First and second clip applier jaw members are mounted in the bore in said tubular member and have proximal and distal extremities. A pivotal connection connects the proximal extremities of the jaw members to the distal extremity of the actuator. |