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Mechanical and metallurgical properties of vascular clips designed for temporary use
Author(s) -
Dujovny Manuel,
Kossovsky Nir,
Kossowsky Ram,
Perlin Alfred,
Gatti Emilio Fernandez,
Segal Ricardo,
Diaz Fernando G.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
microsurgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.031
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1098-2752
pISSN - 0738-1085
DOI - 10.1002/micr.1920040211
Subject(s) - clips , medicine , occlusion , surgery , closing (real estate) , metallurgy , biomedical engineering , materials science , political science , law
Six commonly used surgical clips (Kleinert‐Kutz, Pivot TM Vari‐Angle, Yasargil, Biemer, and Acland) that have been designated by their manufacturer as being suitable for temporary occlusion were studied in terms of their mechanical and metallurgical properties. Opening and closing forces were determined for all of the clips. Significant variations in clip force with respect to blade gap were found in all of the pivot‐type clips. Metallurgical testing showed that all six clips exhibited properties that contraindicate long‐term implantation.