Category
Endoscopy Therapeutic
Typical Use
Deploy clips for hemostasis, defect closure, or lesion marking.
Description
A device that delivers small metallic or polymer clips through an endoscope to mechanically close bleeding vessels, mucosal defects, or to mark lesions for future localization, providing rapid, minimally invasive control of gastrointestinal bleeding and facilitating therapeutic endoscopy. Clip appliers are selected based on clip size, opening width, and tissue thickness, and deployment technique requires precise visualization and orientation to ensure secure placement and avoid slippage. Endoscopic clipping reduces the need for surgical intervention in many bleeding scenarios and is often combined with injection or thermal therapies for optimal hemostasis. Postdeployment monitoring and documentation of clip location support follow up care and potential removal if clinically indicated.