Category
Surgical Hemostasis
Typical Use
Apply metallic or polymer clips to ligate vessels and ducts quickly.
Description
A handheld applier that deploys small clips to occlude blood vessels or ducts during open or laparoscopic surgery, providing rapid mechanical hemostasis without suture ligation and facilitating efficient operative workflow. Clip selection for size and material, secure placement, and confirmation of vessel occlusion are important to prevent clip slippage or recanalization; clips are commonly used in cholecystectomy, vascular control, and endocrine surgery. Surgeons must be aware of clip imaging artifacts and potential need for alternative ligation in high pressure vessels.