Credit, Edward Weck, Inc. as the innovator of the modern ligating clip. The Weck "HemoclipR" ("Hemostatic clip") was manufactured from tantalum and included a radius bend on each of the lateral legs of the clip. The legs of the ligating clip were essentially parallel. One of the patent claims made by Weck was their ligating clip was pre-formed.

　　This Assorted Lot of 10 Weck Stainless USA Clip Appliers is comprised of the following instruments:

　　3) 523150S 71/2" Gold Tip

　　1) 523150S 7 1/2" Stainless Tip

　　3) Patented 1975 10 1/2"

　　3) 523180L 10 1/2"

　　"L" correspond to 10 1/2" Appliers

　　"S" correspond to 7 1/2" Appliers

　　Provenance: These Weck Clip Appliers had been in storage for the past 25+ years until recently being discovered. A good number of the overall lot bear a patent date of 1975.

　　All nearly as pristine as on their date of manufacture: gleaming stainless; straight & true.

　　Brand new similar instruments cost upwards of $100.00 each. Your savings on this lot of 10 are monumental.

　　Somebody, somewhere at some time is going to see this posting and immediately appreciate the scope & value of this offering.

　　If its you: Thank You & Congratulations on your fine purchase. pr.