Improved Surgical Clamping Instrument with Emergency Release

Abstract: a clamping system for use during a surgical procedure and the clamping head used in such a system. the clamping system includes a clamp head, forceps, and a mechanical actuator. the clamp head has a housing, a first jaw and a second jaw. the first jaw is attached to the housing with a hinged connection. a removable retention clip maintains the hinged connection. a ring clamp is provided on the forceps that opens and closes with the forceps. the ring clamp receives and retains the housing of the clamp head. the ring clamp can be closed around a neck of the housing across a wide range of approach angles. a mechanical actuator is attached to the forceps. the mechanical actuator has an elongated shaft that aligns with the clamp head when the ring clamp is closed around the tubular neck of the clamp head.

Inventor(s): John J. Sinisi, Jesse Sinisi, Stephen T. Epstein, Mattie Glauber

CPC Classification: A61B17/1285 ({for minimally invasive surgery})

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