Pull-off characteristics of double-shanked compared to single-shanked ligation clips: an animal study

Abstract

The use of surgical ligation clips is considered as the gold standard for the closure of vessels, particularly in laparoscopic surgery. The safety of clips is mainly achieved by the deep indentation of the metal bar with a high retention force. A novel double-shanked (DS) titanium clip was compared to two single-shanked clips with respect to axial and radial pull-off forces.

Keywords

• double-shanked
• pull-off force
• surgical ligation clips
• titanium