Early assessment of a tubal plastic (Bleier) clip.
Fifty patients have been sterilized laparoscopically using a plastic tubal (Bleier) clip having a "snap-shut" mechanism. Initial assessment indicates that the method is simple in principle but there are limitations, including the bulky dimensions of the applicator, absence of a safety-catch mechanism, and faults in the clip design. Modifications are indicated before further evaluation.
D000328:Adult; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal / Q000295:instrumentation*