A flexible clip applier includes a ratchet mechanism adapted to locate a clip pusher to a known location after deployment of a distalmost clip. In addition, the clip applier includes a flexible housing into which a train of clips may be chambered. The flexible housing is constrained from elongation when...http://www.google.com/patents/US7105000?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7105000 - Surgical jaw assembly with increased mechanical advantage
