Traction Clip

A single-use clip with a built-in spring, applied through the scope to pull tissue back during dissection.

Manufacturer: AGS MedTechClass IIa10 models

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Traction Clip

Measurements at a glance

Opening span: 9/11/13/16 mm; by model
Jaw tip angle: 90/135°; by model
Working length: 2300 mm

A: Opening span 9 / 11 / 13 / 16 mm
B: Jaw tip angle 90 / 135 °
C: Working length 2300 mm
D: Endoscope channel At least 2.8 mm; clip outer diameter 2.7 mm

Schematic, not to scale

Models

Opening span (mm)	Jaw tip angle (°)	Coated	Model
9	90	Yes	AG-57501-2300-090-09
9	135	Yes	AG-57501-2300-135-09
11	90	Yes	AG-57505-2300-090-11
11	135	Yes	AG-57505-2300-135-11
11	135	No	AG-57507-2300-135-11
13	90	Yes	AG-57509-2300-090-13
13	135	Yes	AG-57509-2300-135-13
16	90	Yes	AG-57513-2300-090-16
16	135	Yes	AG-57513-2300-135-16
16	135	No	AG-57515-2300-135-16

Endoscope channel: At least 2.8 mm; clip outer diameter 2.7 mm

Intended use: A single-use spring clip that retracts tissue in the GI tract during endoscopic dissection, to expose the dissection plane; it is removed after the procedure.

In which cases?

Traction during ESD, to keep the dissection plane in view.
Help with tissue resection, exposure and removal during a dissection.

What makes it different?

Built-in spring the manufacturer describes multi-angle, all-round traction.
Removable the clip comes off the tissue after the procedure.
Opening spans of 9, 11, 13 and 16 mm, at 90 or 135 degrees, all on a 2300 mm working length.

Frequently asked questions

Is the clip left in place?

No. It is used during the dissection and removed from the tissue after the procedure.

Can the patient have an MRI with the clip in place?

The registration marks the clip as MR unsafe, which is one more reason it comes out at the end of the procedure.

Technical data

Manufacturer: AGS MedTech
Class: IIa
Sterilization: Sterile packed, single use
Shelf life: 36 months
Latex: Does not contain latex
MRI: MR unsafe