WO2018196935A1

WO2018196935A1 - A clamp and cutting device

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Publication number: WO2018196935A1
Application number: PCT/DK2018/050079
Authority: WO
Inventors: Peter Sølbeck; Frederik Emil Cederfeldt LARSEN
Original assignee: Price Invena Aps
Priority date: 2017-04-27
Filing date: 2018-04-25
Publication date: 2018-11-01

Abstract

The invention relates to a clamp comprising a first (3a, 3b), second (4a, 4b) and third leg (5a, 5b), where said first legs (3a, 3b) being attached to an end of said second legs (4a, 4b) by a first resilient hinge (6) at one end of the first legs (3a, 3b), said first (3a, 3b), second (4a, 4b) and third (5a, 5b) legs having clamping beds (23) on their inner faces preferably comprising one or more row(s) of teeth, said third legs (5a, 5b) being attached to said first legs (3a, 3b) between said clamping bed (23) on said first legs (3a, 3b) and said third legs (5a, 5b) being attached to the first legs (3a, 3b) by a second resilient hinge (8), and a clamping and cutting device, comprising a first clamp (1) and a second clamp (2), a member (7) to which the second clamp (2) is attached to or formed integral with the member (7) extending in a longitudinal direction of the first leg (3b) of the second clamp (2), originating at the end of the first leg (3b) that is opposite the first resilient hinge (6); a push rod (19) extending in an longitudinal direction of the elongated member (7) and through the member (7), the push rod (19) being capped by a pusher section (10), the push rod (19) comprising cutting means (15); means (11, 12, 13, 14) for supporting the first (1) and second (2) clamps side by side with a distance in between one another so as to allow said cutting means (15) to advance between the first (1) and second (2) clamp, the means (11, 12, 13, 14) configured for guiding the first clamp (1) in a sliding movement within the clamp holder (16) to advance the cutting means (15) between the first (1) and second (2) clamps to cut an object in use while the legs of the clamps (1) and (2) clamps and/or compresses the object; wherein the first (1) and second (2) clamps second resilient hinge (8) is arranged at the member (7).

Description

A CLAMP AND CUTTING DEVICE

FIELDS OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a clamp and cutting device, for clamping an object e.g. for clamping and cutting an umbilical cord.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

WO95/08953 discloses a device for squeezing and cutting members such as an umbilical cord that possesses substantial advantages in ease of use, safety and ease of construction over previous devices. The device comprises a first clamp, a second clamp and a clamp holder which when assembled correctly would allow the clamping and cutting of an umbilical cord.

W098/44851 discloses an improvement upon the device described in

WO95/08953 wherein the design of the clamps were improved and the improved design of the clamp holder allowed a first clamp to be disengaged from the clamp holder in a much more rapid and reliable fashion.

WO15/003845 discloses an improved clamp having three legs, which act to facilitate the hold on the clamped object, and a clamping and cutting device utilizing the improved clamp for clamping and cutting an object.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

An object of the present invention is to provide an alternative to the prior art.

In particular, it may be seen as an object of the present invention to provide a clamp and a clamp and cutting device for clamping and cutting an object, such as an umbilical cord. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In a first aspect, the present invention relates to a clamp comprising :

a first, second and third leg

wherein

o said first leg being attached to an end of said second leg by a first resilient hinge at one end of the first leg, o said first, second and third legs having clamping beds on their inner faces preferably comprising one or more row(s) of teeth, o said third legs being attached to said first legs between said clamping bed on said first legs and said third legs being attached to the first legs by a second resilient hinge, and wherein a first leg having an inner face comprising a clamping bed, said first leg having at one end a first locking member;

a second leg attached at one end to said first leg at an end of said first leg being distal to said first locking member by a first resilient hinge by which said first and second legs are sprung apart, said second leg having at an end being distal to said first resilient hinge a second locking member, said second leg having an inner face comprising a clamping bed extending part of the length of the inner face of said second leg from the first resilient hinge, said second leg having a recessed section extending from the clamping bed of said second leg to said second locking member;

a third leg attached to said first leg between said clamping bed of said first leg and said first locking member by a second resilient hinge by which the first and third legs are sprung apart, said third leg comprising a clamping bed extending at least a part of the length of an inner face of said third leg, and a contact section on an outer face of said third leg;

wherein

said first leg, said second leg and said third leg together form a cavity capable of receiving an object to be clamped,

pressing said second leg towards the first leg against the resilience of the hinge causes said recessed section of the second leg to contact said contact section on said third leg such that said third leg is pressed towards the first leg against the resilience of the hinge,

said recessed section is recessed such that said third leg is accommodated in said recessed section when said clamp is closed,

- the clamping beds of said second and third legs together form a contiguous clamping bed for clamping a received object against the clamping bed of the first leg when said clamp is closed,

said clamping bed of the first leg and/or the clamping beds of the second and third legs comprise one or more row(s) of teeth, said first resilient hinge comprises a flexible guard within said hinge for preventing the object to be clamped from passing into said hinge and escaping from the clamping beds of the clamps, said flexible guard extending from said first leg towards said second leg and

- said second resilient hinge comprises a flexible guard within said hinge for preventing the object to be clamped from passing into said hinge and escaping from the clamping beds of the clamps, said flexible guard extending from said first leg towards said third leg

said second locking member on the second leg and said first locking member on the first leg together form a locking mechanism.

In one embodiment, said clamp comprises a T-shaped rail incorporating a flange on an outer face of said first leg. In a further embodiment, the first locking member comprises an outwardly facing abutment surface on a dog, and said second locking member comprise a sharp appendage extending backwards acting as a hook.

In a further embodiment, the first leg and/or said second leg comprises a gripping surface such as bulges, or a surface section made from rubber or a rubbery material for increased friction, on the outer face.

In a further embodiment, said clamp is moulded from a plastics material. In a further embodiment, said clamp and cutting device is sterile and packed, while maintaining sterility, in sterile packaging.

In a further embodiment, said clamp further comprises a protrusion arranged on said contact section and an indentation arranged on said recessed section, said protrusion and indentation configured for assuring a controlled closure of said clamp.

In a further embodiment, said clamp further comprises a protrusion arranged on said recessed section and an indentation arranged on said contact section said protrusion and indentation configured for assuring a controlled closure of said clamp.

In a further embodiment, at least one of said one or more row(s) of teeth comprises a flat tip.

The flat tip will be the part of the clamping surface mainly in contact with the object to be clamped. The flat tip means that the teeth are shaped as flat-topped peaks. The flat tip of the teeth enables the clamping surfaces to clamp together closely and thus, to compress the object clamped most efficiently. In one embodiment, the flat tips of the teeth form a substantially plane surface.

In a second aspect, the present invention relates to a clamping and cutting device comprising :

- a first clamp and a second clamp, wherein the first and second clamp comprises a first, second and third leg

wherein

o the first legs are attached to an end of the second legs by a first resilient hinge at one end of the first legs, o the first, second and third legs having clamping beds on their inner faces preferably comprising one or more row(s) of teeth, o the third legs are attached to the first legs between the

clamping bed on the first legs and the third legs being attached to the first legs by a second resilient hinge, a member to which the second clamp is attached to or formed integral with the member extending in a longitudinal direction of the first leg of the second clamp, originating at the end of the first leg that is opposite the first resilient hinge, a push rod, preferably extending in an longitudinal direction of the elongated member and through the member; the push rod preferably being capped by a pusher section, the push rod preferably comprises cutting means, means for supporting the first and second clamps side by side with a distance in between one another so as to allow said cutting means to advance between the first and second clamp; the means are preferably configured for guiding the first and/or second clamp in a sliding movement within the clamp holder to advance the cutting means between the first and second clamps to cut an object in use while the legs of said clamps and clamps and/or compresses said object. The first and second clamps second resilient hinge are preferably arranged at the member.

In one embodiment of said claim and cutting device, said second clamp is reversibly attached to said member. Hereby, the second clamp may be

disengaged from the member and consequently from the clamp holder.

The first and/or second clamp preferably comprises a T-shaped rail incorporating a flange on the outer face of the first leg. Preferably, the first and/or the second clamp comprises:

first legs may have an inner face comprising a clamping bed; the first legs may have at one end a first locking member;

second legs attached at one end to the first legs at an end of the first legs being distal to the first locking member by a first resilient hinge by which the first and second legs are sprung apart; the second legs preferably having at an end being distal to the first resilient hinge a second locking member; the second legs may have an inner face comprising a clamping bed extending part of the length of the inner face of the second legs from the first resilient hinge; the second legs may have a recessed section extending from the clamping bed of the second leg to the second locking member;

third legs are preferably attached to the first legs between the clamping bed of the first legs and the first locking member by a second resilient hinge by which the first and third legs are sprung apart; the third legs may comprise a clamping bed extending at least a part of the length of an inner face of the third legs, and a contact section on an outer face of the third legs; preferably, the first legs, the second legs and the third legs together form a cavity capable of receiving an object to be clamped,

pressing the second legs towards the first legs against the resilience of the hinge causes the recessed section of the second legs to contact the contact section on the third legs such that the third legs is pressed towards the first legs against the resilience of the hinge,

the recessed section is preferably recessed such that the third legs are accommodated in the recessed section when the clamp is closed,

the clamping beds of the second and third legs may together form a contiguous clamping bed for clamping a received object against the clamping bed of the first legs when the clamp is closed,

the clamping bed of the first legs and/or the clamping beds of the second and third legs may comprise one or more row(s) of teeth,

the first resilient hinge may comprise a flexible guard within the hinge for preventing the object to be clamped from passing into the hinge and escaping from the clamping beds of the clamps; the flexible guard preferably extends from the first legs towards the second legs and

the second resilient hinge may comprise a flexible guard within the hinge for preventing the object to be clamped from passing into the hinge and escaping from the clamping beds of the clamps; the flexible guard may extend from the first legs towards the third legs,

the second locking member on the second legs and the first locking member on the first legs may together form a locking mechanism. The first locking member may comprise an outwardly facing abutment surface on a dog and the second locking member may comprise a sharp appendage extending backwards acting as a hook.

The first legs and/or the second legs may comprise a gripping surface such as bulges, or a surface section made from rubber or a rubbery material for increased friction, on the outer face.

The first and/or second clamp may be moulded from a plastics material. The clamp and cutting device is preferably sterile and packed, while maintaining sterility, in sterile packaging.

The clamp and cutting device may further comprise means configured for preventing the cutting means to advance between the first and second clamps to cut an object in use, unless the first and second clamp are closed via the locking members.

The cutting means is preferably arranged interior to the member.

The clamp and cutting device may further comprise gripping means, preferably CD- ring shaped, arranged on the member, configured for the user to engage with the gripping means with fingers. In one embodiment, the gripping means is a closed structure, which allows the user to engage with the gripping means with his/hers fingers, preferably by entering his/hers fingers into the gripping means. In a further embodiment, the gripping means is substantially O-ring shaped. The gripping means may further comprise a gripping surface, such as bulges, or a surface section made from rubber or a rubbery material for increased friction, preferably arranged on the inside of the gripping means.

The first clamp and/or the second clamp may be configured for being detached from the clamp and cutting device.

The clamp and cutting device may further comprise a first chock, arranged on the pusher section and extending longitudinally along the push rod towards the member. The first chock may be configured for pushing the first clamp in a sliding movement within the clamp holder and detach the first clamp from the clamp and cutting device.

The clamp and cutting device may further comprise a second chock, arranged on the pusher section and extending longitudinally along the push rod towards the member. The second chock may be configured for pushing the second clamp in a sliding movement within the clamp holder and detach the second clamp from the clamp and cutting device.

The clamp and cutting device preferably comprises gripping means, arranged on the clamp holder and having an ergonomic form, such as a form as a human finger i.e. for supporting and comforting the grip of the user and thus, shaped for human finger(s) to fit in the gripping means.

The first and/or second clamp may further comprise a protrusion arranged on the contact section and an indentation arranged on the recessed section. The protrusion and indentation is preferably configured for assuring a controlled closure of the first and/or second clamp.

The first and/or second clamp may further comprises a protrusion arranged on the recessed section and an indentation arranged on the contact section. The protrusion and indentation is preferably configured for assuring a controlled closure of the first and/or second clamp.

In a further embodiment, the clamping beds comprise one or more row(s) of teeth and at least one of said one or more row(s) of teeth comprises a flat tip.

The aspects of the present invention may each be combined with any of the other aspects. These and other aspects of the invention will be apparent from and elucidated with reference to the embodiments described hereinafter.

FIGURES

Figure 1 is a schematically view of a clamp and cutting device according to the present invention. Figure 2 is a schematically view of a clamp and cutting device, as in figure 1, according to the present invention.

Figure 3 is a schematically view of a clamp of the present invention. Figure 4 is a schematically view of a locking member of the present invention. Figure 5 is a schematically view of a clamp and locking mechanism of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a schematically view of a security feature on the clamp and cutting device of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a schematically view of a clamp and push rod of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a schematically view of a clamp and gripping means of the present invention.

Figure 9 is a schematically view of a protrusion and an indentation arranged on an embodiment of the clamp according of the present invention. Figure 10 is a schematically view of the clamp holder (A) and the cutting device (B), where both clamps are disintegrated from the cutting device according of the present invention.

Figure 11 is a schematically view of a clamp having teeth with a flat tip according of the present invention.

Figure 12 is a schematically view of the clamping of an umbilical cord (A-D) as well as a view of a closed clamp (E) according of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

Reference is made to figure 1 and figure 2, schematically illustrating a clamp and cutting device according to the present invention. The clamping and cutting device comprises a first clamp 1 and a second clamp 2, wherein the first and second clamp comprises a first 3a, 3b, second 4a, 4b and third leg 5a, 5b. By leg is typically meant an elongate member attached at one end or at both ends to another member. Such a leg may or may not be able to change position in relation to other members. In this embodiment, the second clamp is a fixed part of the clamping and cutting device. The first clamp is detachable from the clamp and cutting device.

The first legs 3a, 3b are attached to an end of the second legs 4a, 4b by a first resilient hinge 6 at one end of the first legs 3a, 3b.

The first 3a, 3b, second 4a, 4b and third 5a, 5b legs has clamping beds 23 on their inner faces preferably comprising one or more row(s) of teeth.

The third legs 5a, 5b are attached to the first legs 3a, 3b between the clamping bed 23 on the first legs 3a, 3b and the third legs 5a, 5b are attached to the first legs 3a, 3b by a second resilient hinge 8. The second resilient hinge 8 allows the third leg 5a, 5b to close on the first leg 3a, 3b.

A clamping bed is a surface that may come into contact with a clamped object, when that object is inside the clamp and the clamp is closed.

The clamping and cutting device further comprises a member 7 to which the second clamp 2 is attached to or formed integral with the member 7 extending in a longitudinal direction of the first leg 3b of the second clamp 2, originating at the end of the first leg 3b that is opposite the first resilient hinge 6.

A push rod 19 is extending in a longitudinal direction of the elongated member 7 and through the member 7. The push rod 19 is capped by a pusher section 10 for engaging a thumb. The push rod 19 comprising cutting means 15 (not illustrated in figure 1 or 2).

The clamp and cutting device further comprises means 11, 12, 13, 14 for supporting the first 1 and second 2 clamps side by side with a distance in between one another so as to allow the cutting means 15 to advance between said first 1 and second 2 clamp. The means 11, 12, 13, 14 are configured for guiding the first clamp 1 in a sliding movement within the clamp holder 16 to advance the cutting means 15 between the first 1 and second 2 clamps to cut an object in use while the legs of the first clamp 1 and second clamp 2, clamps and/or compresses the object, to assure a firm grip on the clamped object. The first 1 and second 2 clamps second resilient hinge 8 is arranged at the member 7.

The first 1 clamp comprises a T-shaped rail 36 incorporating a flange on the outer face of the first leg 3a. The second 2 clamp may also comprise a T-shaped rail 36 incorporating a flange on the outer face of the first leg 3a (not illustrated).

The first 1 and/or the second 2 clamp comprises first legs 3a, 3b having an inner face comprising a clamping bed 23. The first legs 3a, 3b comprises at one end a first locking member 20.

The second legs 4a, 4b are attached at one end to the first legs 3a, 3b at an end of the first legs 3a, 3b being distal to the first locking member 20 by a first resilient hinge 6 by which the first 3a, 3b, and second 4a, 4b legs are sprung apart. The second legs 4a, 4b have at an end, being distal to the first resilient hinge 6, a second locking member 21. The second legs 4a, 4b have an inner face comprising a clamping bed 23 extending part of the length of the inner face of the second legs 4a, 4b from the first resilient hinge 6. The second legs 4a, 4b have a recessed section 22 extending from the clamping bed 23 of the second leg to the second locking member 21.

The third legs 5a, 5b are attached to the first legs 3a, 3b between the clamping bed 23 of the first legs 3a, 3b and the first locking member 20 by a second resilient hinge 8 by which the first 3a, 3b and third 5a, 5b legs are sprung apart. The third legs 5a, 5b comprises a clamping bed 23 extending at least a part of the length of an inner face of the third legs 5a, 5b, and a contact section 24 on an outer face of the third legs 5a, 5b. The first legs 3a, 3b, the second legs 4a, 4b and the third legs 5a, 5b together form a cavity capable of receiving an object to be clamped.

During use, the user (operator) presses the second legs 4a, 4b towards the first legs 3a, 3b against the resilience of the hinge 6, which causes the recessed section 22 of the second legs 4a, 4b to contact the contact section 24 on the third legs 5a, 5b such that the third legs 5a, 5b are pressed towards the first legs 3a, 3b against the resilience of the hinge 8.

The recessed section 22 is recessed such that the third legs 5a, 5b is

accommodated in the recessed section 22 when the clamp is closed. The clamping beds 23 of the second 4a, 4b and third 5a, 5b legs together form a contiguous clamping bed for clamping a received object against the clamping bed 23 of the first 3a, 3b legs when the clamp is closed.

The clamping bed 23 of the first legs 3a, 3b and/or the clamping beds 23 of the second 4a, 4b and third 5a, 5b legs comprise one or more row(s) of teeth. The hinge 6 comprises a flexible guard 25 within the hinge 6 for preventing the object to be clamped from passing into the hinge 6 and escaping from the clamping beds 23 of the clamps. The flexible guard 25 extends from the first legs 3a, 3b towards the second legs 4a, 4b. The second locking member 21 on the second legs 4a, 4b and the first locking member 20 on the first legs 3a, 3b together form a locking mechanism.

The second resilient hinge 8 comprises a flexible guard 38 within the hinge 8 for preventing the object to be clamped from passing into the hinge 8 and escaping from the clamping beds 23 of the clamps. The flexible guard 38 extends from the first legs 3a, 3b towards the third second legs 5a, 5b.

By attached is meant that the leg is an integral part of the clamp and may or may not be able to rotate about one or more pivot axes.

The three legs 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b each have an inner face and an outer face, where the inner face is defined as the side of the leg that faces into the cavity, while the outer face faces away from the cavity. During use off the cutting and clamping device, the three legs 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b form a triangular cavity capable of receiving an object to be clamped.

The first clamp 1 is configured for being detached from said clamp and cutting device. The clamping and cutting device further comprises a first chock 32, arranged on the push rod 19 and extending longitudinally along the push rod 19 towards the member 7. The first chock 32 is configured for pushing the first clamp 1 in a sliding movement within the clamp holder 16 and detach the first clamp 1 from the clamp and cutting device.

The clamping and cutting device further comprises a griping mean 37, arranged on the clamp holder 16. The gripping mean 37 has an ergonomic form, so as to engage with a user's fingers during closure of the first and second clamp.

During use, to cut an umbilical cord, the user (operator) grips the device by placing the operators thumb against the pusher section 10 and placing the fingers into the finger receiving passageways defined by the gripping means 33. The smooth underside of the clamp holder 16 is preferably placed against the surface of the stomach of a baby during delivery. The umbilical cord is passed into the triangular cavity formed by the legs 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b and 5a, 5b. The operator closes the first and second clamp.

The flexible guards 25 and 38 ensures that the cord remains within the clamps during operation of the device. Furthermore, the flexible guards 25 and 38 prevent the object to be clamped from passing into the hinges 6 and 8.

By then pressing the pusher section 10 with the thumb as if operating a syringe, the push rod is pushed against the member 7 and the cutting means 15 is driven towards the cord and the first chock 32 synchronously slide the first clamps 1 through the clamp holder 16. The umbilical cord is thereby cut by the cutting means 15. After the cut the first clamp 1 is disengaged from the clamping and cutting device as it has slid out of the clamp holder 16 by moving past the supporting means 11, 12, 13 and 14 and the clamp holder 16.

The first clamp 1 remains closed due to the locking members 20, 21 and stays on the baby's umbilical cord stump. The second clamp 2 remains closed in the clamp holder 16 thus clamping off the umbilical cord on the mother's side. The clamps 1, 2 and the clamp holder 16 may all be made from different coloured materials. Suitably, all of the components except the cutting means may be moulded in plastics such as nylon. Reference is now made to figure 3, schematically illustrating the first clamp 1 as stand alone. The first legs 3a, 3b and/or said second legs 4a, 4b comprises a gripping surface 28 such as bulges, or a surface section made from rubber or a rubbery material for increased friction, on the outer face.

The first 1 and/or second 2 clamp is moulded from a plastics material.

The T-shaped rail 36 is to ensure that the first clamp 1 can slide on the clamp holder 16 so as to detach from the clamp and cutting device. Similarly, the T- shaped rail 36 may ensure that the second clamp 2 can slide on the clamp holder 16 so as to detach from the clamp and cutting device. Figure 4 schematically illustrates a first locking member 20. The first locking member 20 comprises an outwardly facing abutment surface on a dog 26. The second locking member 21 (not shown in figure 4) comprises a sharp appendage extending backwards 27 acting as a hook. The function of the locking members 20, 21 is to prevent the clamp from unintentionally springing open. This is achieved by an interlocking of the two locking members.

The clamp and cutting device is sterile and packed, while maintaining sterility, in sterile packaging (not shown). Figure 5 and 6 schematically illustrates a security feature on the clamp and cutting device. The clamp and cutting device comprises means 30, 31 configured for preventing the cutting means 15 to advance between the first 1 and second 2 clamps to cut an object in use, unless the first 1 and second 2 clamp are closed via the locking members. The user is forced to close or "click" the first and second clamp in order to push the push rod against the member 7, and hereby advance the cutting means between the first and second clamp. "Click Click Cut" is only possible if the user clicks (closes) the first and second clamp. "No Click No Cut": if the user does not Click (close) the first and second clamp, the means 30, 31 does not allow the push rod, and hereby the cutting means, to advance between the first and second clamp. Figure 7 schematically illustrates the first clamp and the pushrod, with the cutting means visible, as stand-alone. The cutting means 15 is arranged interior to the member 7, so as to prevent the user not to get in physical contact with the cutting means during non-use.

Figure 8 schematically illustrates the second 2 clamp and the gripping means 33 as stand alone when the second clamp is integrated into the clamping and cutting device. The gripping means 33, preferably O-ring shaped, are arranged on the member 7, configured for the user to engage with the gripping means with fingers.

The gripping means 33 further comprises a gripping surface 34, such as bulges, or a surface section made from rubber or a rubbery material for increased friction, arranged on the inside of the gripping means 33. This ensures a better grip for the user's fingers of the gripping means 33.

Figure 9 schematically illustrates a first 1 or second 2 clamp according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the embodiment show in figure 9, the first 1 and/or second 2 clamp further comprises a protrusion 39 arranged on the contact section 24 and an indentation 40 arranged on the recessed section 22. The protrusion 39 and indentation 40 are configured for assuring a controlled closure of the first 1 and/or second 2 clamp. Alternatively, in an another embodiment of the present invention, the first 1 and/or second 2 clamp further comprises a protrusion 39 arranged on the recessed section 22 and an indentation 40 arranged on the contact section 24 (not shown in figure 9). The protrusion 39 and indentation 40 are configured for assuring a controlled closure of the first 1 and/or second 2 clamp.

During closure of the first 1 and/or second 2 clamp, the indentation 40 will receive protrusion 39, ensuring that the second 4a,4b and third 5a, 5b leg closes parallel to each other and not misalign with each other; thus ensuring a more controlled closure of the clamp. The clamping and cutting device according to the present invention is useful for a number of medical uses where clamping of an object is required. For use, an object to be clamped is placed inside the cavity formed by the three legs 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b and 5a, 5b. The clamp is then gripped with the fingers and the first 1 and second 2 leg pressed together until the locking members 20, 21 engage and the appendage 27 is secured behind the dog 26. Alternatively, other means than the fingers may be used for applying force on the clamp in order to close it.

The first clamp 1 of the present invention may however be used in any suitable device and its use is not limited to the hereinafter disclosed embodiment.

Similarly, the second clamp 2 of the present invention may also be used in any suitable device and its use is not limited to the hereinafter disclosed embodiment.

Figure 10A illustrates a schematically view of a clamp holder 16 without clamps, where both the first clamp and the second clamp are detachable from the clamp holder 16 i.e. the second clamp is reversibly attached. The clamp holder 16 comprises gripping means 33 and supporting means 11, 12, 13, 14 for supporting the first and second clamps when being attached to the clamp holder 16. Figure 10B illustrates a schematically view of a clamp holder 16 where the first and second clamp are detachable from the clamp holder 16 and where a push rod 19 is inserted into the clamp holder. The clamp holder 16 comprises gripping means 33 and supporting means 14. The cutting device comprises a push rod 19 having a pusher section 10 and cutting means 15. The cutting device is slid between the supporting means 14 supporting the first and the second clamp. The cutting device further illustrates a second chock 41, which helps detaching the second clamp from the clamp holder.

In one embodiment, the cutting device may comprise both a first chock and a second chock to be able to help detaching both the first and the second clamp, respectively, from the clamp holder.

The clamp and cutting device further comprises means 11, 12, 13, 14 for supporting the first and second clamps side by side with a distance in between one another so as to allow the cutting means 15 to advance between said first and second clamp. The means 11, 12, 13, 14 are configured for guiding the first clamp and the second clamp in a sliding movement within the clamp holder 16 to advance the cutting means 15 between the first and second clamps to cut an object in use while the legs of the first clamp and second clamp, clamps and/or 5 compresses the object, to assure a firm grip on the clamped object.

By then pressing the pusher section 10 with the thumb as if operating a syringe, the push rod is pushed against the member 7 and the cutting means 15 is driven towards the object clamped by the first and second clamps and the second chock

10 41 and possibly the first chock (not shown) synchronously slide the second clamp and possibly the first clamp through the clamp holder 16. The object e.g. an umbilical cord is thereby cut by the cutting means 15. After the cut, the second clamp and possibly the first clamp are disengaged from the clamping and cutting device as it has slid out of the clamp holder 16 by moving past the supporting

15 means 11, 12, 13 and 14 and the clamp holder 16.

The first clamp remains closed due to the locking members and stays on the baby's umbilical cord stump. The disengaged second clamp remains closed also due to the locking members, thus clamping off the umbilical cord on the mother's 20 side.

Figure 11 illustrates an embodiment of a clamp 1,2 having a first leg 3a, 3b, a second leg 4a, 4b and a third leg 5a, 5b. The clamp 1,2 further comprises a recessed section 22 and an indentation 40 on the second leg 4a, 4b which interacts

25 with a contact section 24 and a protrusion 39 on the third leg 5a, 5b. In addition, the clamp 1,2 comprises teeth having a flat tip 42. The flat tip 42 of the teeth distal to the inner surface of the leg 3a,3b,4a,4b,5a,5b enables the clamping surfaces to firmly hold the object in the position as when closed and prevent the object from sliding in the clamped grip by the clamping and cutting device.

30 Furthermore, the flat tip enables the closure of the clamping surfaces to be tight preventing leakage from e.g. an umbilical cord when cut.

Figure 12A-D illustrate different steps in the process of clamping an umbilical cord 43 in a clamp 1,2.

35 Figure 12A illustrates an open clamp 1,2 having a first leg 3a, 3b, a second leg 4a, 4b and a third leg 5a, 5b, where an umbilical cord 43 is arranged in the cavity between the legs 3a,3b,4a,4b,5a,5b. The umbilical cord 43 is shown in a cross- sectional view. In the closing of the clamp 1,2, the second leg 4a, 4b interacts with 5 the third leg 5a, 5b whereby the third leg 5a, 5b is pressed towards the first leg 3a, 3b. Hereby, the cavity between the legs is narrowed and the umbilical cord 43 is compressed (Figure 12B).

Figure 12C-D illustrates when the clamp 1,2 is clamped around the umbilical cord 10 43 in a locked position. The umbilical cord 43 is compressed and hereby prevents leakage of blood from the umbilical cord 43 when cut. On either side of the clamp 1,2, the umbilical cord 43 will stay decompressed (Figure 12D).

Figure 12E illustrates a schematically view of a closed and locked clamp 1,2 15 showing that no or substantially no cavity between the legs 3a,3b,4a,4b,5a,5b is present.

Although the present invention has been described in connection with the specified embodiments, it should not be construed as being in any way limited to

20 the presented examples. The scope of the present invention is set out by the

accompanying claim set. In the context of the claims, the terms "comprising" or "comprises" do not exclude other possible elements or steps. Also, the mentioning of references such as "a" or "an" etc. should not be construed as excluding a plurality. The use of reference signs in the claims with respect to elements

25 indicated in the figures shall also not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. Furthermore, individual features mentioned in different claims, may possibly be advantageously combined, and the mentioning of these features in different claims does not exclude that a combination of features is not possible and advantageous.

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LIST OF REFERENCES

1 : First clamp

2: Second clamp

3a, 3b: First leg a, 4b: Second leg

5a, 5b: Third leg

6: First resilient hinge

7: Member

8: Second resilient hinge

10: Pusher section

11, 12, 13, 14: Supporting means

15: Cutting means

16: Clamp holder

19: Push rod

20: First locking member

21 : Second locking member

22: Recessed section

23: Clamping bed

24: Contact section

25: Flexible guard

26: Dog

27: Appendage

28 Gripping surface

29: Locking member

30, 31 : Means

32: First Chock

33: Gripping means

34: Gripping surface

35: Clamping and cutting device

36: T-shaped rail

37: Gripping means

38: Flexible guard

39: Protrusion

40: Indentation

41 : Second Chock

42: Teeth having flat tips

43: Umbilical cord ITEMS

A clamping and cutting device comprising :

a first clamp (1) and a second clamp (2), wherein said first and second clamp comprises a first (3a, 3b), second (4a, 4b) and third leg (5a, 5b)

wherein

o said first legs (3a, 3b) being attached to an end of said second legs (4a, 4b) by a first resilient hinge (6) at one end of the first legs (3a, 3b),

o said first (3a, 3b), second (4a, 4b) and third (5a, 5b) legs

having clamping beds (23) on their inner faces preferably comprising one or more row(s) of teeth,

o said third legs (5a, 5b) being attached to said first legs (3a, 3b) between said clamping bed (23) on said first legs (3a, 3b) and said third legs (5a, 5b) being attached to the first legs (3a, 3b) by a second resilient hinge (8),

a member (7) to which the second clamp (2) is attached to or formed integral with said member (7) extending in a longitudinal direction of the first leg (3b) of the second clamp (2), originating at the end of the first leg (3b) that is opposite the first resilient hinge

a push rod (19) extending in an longitudinal direction of the elongated member (7) and through the member (7), said push rod (19) being capped by a pusher section (10), said push rod (19) comprising cutting means (15) means (11, 12, 13, 14) for supporting said first (1) and second (2) clamps side by side with a distance in between one another so as to allow said cutting means (15) to advance between said first (1) and second (2) clamp, said means (11, 12, 13, 14) configured for guiding said first clamp (1) in a sliding movement within said clamp holder (16) to advance said cutting means (15) between said first (1) and second (2) clamps to cut an object in use while the legs of said clamps (1) and (2) clamps and/or compresses said object wherein said first (1) and second (2) clamps second resilient hinge (8) is arranged at the member (7).

2. A clamp and cutting device as according to item 1, wherein said first (1) clamp comprises a T-shaped rail (36) incorporating a flange on the outer face of said first leg (3a)

3. A clamp and cutting device as according to item 1 or 2, wherein the first (1) and/or the second (2) clamp comprises

first legs (3a, 3b) having an inner face comprising a clamping bed (23), said first legs (3a, 3b) having at one end a first locking member (20);

second legs (4a, 4b) attached at one end to the first legs (3a, 3b) at an end of said first legs (3a, 3b) being distal to said first locking member (20) by a first resilient hinge (6) by which said first and second legs (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b) are sprung apart, said second legs (4a, 4b) having at an end being distal to said first resilient hinge (6) a second locking member (21), said second legs (4a, 4b) having an inner face comprising a clamping bed (23) extending part of the length of the inner face of said second legs (4a, 4b) from the first resilient hinge (6), said second legs (4a, 4b) having a recessed section (22) extending from the clamping bed (23) of said second leg to said second locking member (21);

third legs (5a, 5b) attached to said first legs (3a, 3b) between said clamping bed (23) of the first legs (3a, 3b) and said first locking member (20) by a second resilient hinge (8) by which the first and third legs (3a, 3b, 5a, 5b) are sprung apart, said third legs (5a, 5b) comprising a clamping bed (23) extending at least a part of the length of an inner face of said third legs (5a, 5b), and a contact section (24) on an outer face of said third legs (5a, 5b);

wherein

said first legs (3a, 3b), said second legs (4a, 4b) and said third legs (5a, 5b) together form a cavity capable of receiving an object to be clamped,

pressing said second legs (4a, 4b) towards the first legs (3a, 3b) against the resilience of the hinge (6) causes said recessed section (22) of the second legs (4a, 4b) to contact said contact section (24) on said third legs (5a, 5b) such that said third legs (5a, 5b) is pressed towards the first legs (3a, 3b) against the resilience of the hinge (8),

said recessed section (22) is recessed such that said third legs (5a, 5b) is accommodated in said recessed section (22) when said clamp is closed,

- the clamping beds (23) of said second and third legs (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b) together form a contiguous clamping bed for clamping a received object against the clamping bed (23) of the first (3a, 3b) legs when said clamp is closed,

said clamping bed (23) of the first legs (3a, 3b) and/or the clamping beds (23) of the second (4a, 4b) and third (5a, 5b) legs comprise one or more row(s) of teeth,

said first resilient hinge (6) comprises a flexible guard (25) within said hinge (6) for preventing the object to be clamped from passing into said hinge (6) and escaping from the clamping beds (23) of the clamps, said flexible guard (25) extending from said first legs (3a, 3b) towards said second legs (4a, 4b) and - said second resilient hinge (8) comprises a flexible guard (38) within said hinge (8) for preventing the object to be clamped from passing into said hinge (8) and escaping from the clamping beds (23) of the clamps, said flexible guard (38) extending from said first legs (3a, 3b) towards said third legs (5a, 5b)

said second locking member (21) on the second legs (4a, 4b) and said first locking member (20) on the first legs (3a, 3b) together form a locking

mechanism.

4. A clamp and cutting device as according to any of the preceding items, wherein said first locking member (20) comprises an outwardly facing abutment surface on a dog (26), and said second locking member (21) comprise a sharp appendage extending backwards (27) acting as a hook.

5. A clamp and cutting device as according to any of the preceding items, wherein said first legs (3a, 3b) and/or said second legs (4a, 4b) comprises a gripping surface (28) such as bulges, or a surface section made from rubber or a rubbery material for increased friction, on the outer face.

6. A clamp and cutting device as according to any of the preceding items, wherein said first (1) and/or second (2) clamp is moulded from a plastics material. 7. A clamp and cutting device as according to any of the preceding items, wherein said clamp and cutting device is sterile and packed, while maintaining sterility, in sterile packaging. 8. A clamp and cutting device as according to any of the preceding items, further comprising means (30, 31) configured for preventing said cutting means (15) to advance between said first (1) and second (2) clamps to cut an object in use, unless said first (1) and second (2) clamp are closed via said locking members. 9. A clamp and cutting device as according to any of the preceding items, wherein said cutting means (15) is arranged interior to said member (7).

10. A clamp and cutting device as according to any of the preceding items, further comprising gripping means (33), preferably O-ring shaped, arranged on said member (7), configured for the user to engage with said gripping means with fingers.

11. Gripping means (33) according to item 11, further comprising a gripping surface (34), such as bulges, or a surface section made from rubber or a rubbery material for increased friction, arranged on the inside of said gripping means (33).

12. A clamp and cutting device as according to any of the preceding items, wherein said first clamp (1) is configured for being detached from said clamp and cutting device.

13. A clamp and cutting device as according to any of the preceding items, further comprising a chock (32), arranged on said pusher section (10) and extending longitudinally along said push rod (19) towards said member (7), said chock (32) configured for pushing said first clamp (1) in a sliding movement within said clamp holder (16) and detach said first clamp (1) from the clamp and cutting device.

14. A clamp and cutting device as according to any of the preceding items, further comprising griping means (37), arranged on said clamp holder (16) having an ergonomic form, such as a form as a human finger. 15. A clamp and cutting device as according to any of the preceding items, wherein said first (1) and/or second (2) clamp further comprises a protrusion (39) arranged on said contact section (24) and an indentation (40) arranged on said recessed section (22), said protrusion (39) and indentation (40) configured for assuring a controlled closure of said first (1) and/or second (2) clamp.

16. A clamp and cutting device as according to any of the preceding items, wherein said first (1) and/or second (2) clamp further comprises a protrusion (39) arranged on said recessed section (22) and an indentation (40) arranged on said contact section (24) said protrusion (39) and indentation (40) configured for assuring a controlled closure of said first (1) and/or second (2) clamp.

Claims

1. A clamp (1,2) comprising :

a first (3a, 3b), second (4a,4b) and third leg (5a, 5b)

wherein

o said first leg (3a, 3b) being attached to an end of said second leg (4a, 4b) by a first resilient hinge (6) at one end of the first leg (3a, 3b),

o said first (3a, 3b), second (4a, 4b) and third (5a, 5b) legs having clamping beds (23) on their inner faces preferably comprising one or more row(s) of teeth,

o said third legs (5a, 5b) being attached to said first legs (3a, 3b) between said clamping bed (23) on said first legs (3a, 3b) and said third legs (5a, 5b) being attached to the first legs (3a, 3b) by a second resilient hinge (8), and

wherein a first leg (3a, 3b) having an inner face comprising a clamping bed (23), said first leg (3a, 3b) having at one end a first locking member (20);

a second leg (4a, 4b) attached at one end to said first leg (3a, 3b) at an end of said first leg (3a, 3b) being distal to said first locking member (20) by a first resilient hinge (6) by which said first and second legs (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b) are sprung apart, said second leg (4a,4b) having at an end being distal to said first resilient hinge (6) a second locking member (21), said second leg (4a, 4b) having an inner face comprising a clamping bed (23) extending part of the length of the inner face of said second leg (4a, 4b) from the first resilient hinge (6), said second leg (4a, 4b) having a recessed section (22) extending from the clamping bed (23) of said second leg to said second locking member (21);

a third leg (5a, 5b) attached to said first leg (3a, 3b) between said clamping bed (23) of said first leg (3a, 3b) and said first locking member (20) by a second resilient hinge (8) by which the first and third legs (3a,3b,5a,5b) are sprung apart, said third leg (5a, 5b) comprising a clamping bed (23) extending at least a part of the length of an inner face of said third leg (5a, 5b), and a contact section (24) on an outer face of said third leg (5a, 5b);

wherein

said first leg (3a, 3b), said second leg (4a, 4b) and said third leg (5a, 5b) together form a cavity capable of receiving an object to be clamped, pressing said second leg (4a, 4b) towards the first leg (3a, 3b) against the resilience of the hinge (6) causes said recessed section (22) of the second leg (4a, 4b) to contact said contact section (24) on said third leg (5a, 5b) such that said third leg (5a, 5b) is pressed towards the first leg (3a, 3b) against the resilience of the hinge (8),

said recessed section (22) is recessed such that said third leg (5a, 5b) is accommodated in said recessed section (22) when said clamp is closed,

the clamping beds (23) of said second and third legs (4a,4b,5a,5b) together form a contiguous clamping bed for clamping a received object against the clamping bed (23) of the first (3a, 3b) leg when said clamp is closed,

said clamping bed (23) of the first leg (3a, 3b) and/or the clamping beds (23) of the second (4a, 4b) and third (5a, 5b) legs comprise one or more row(s) of teeth,

said first resilient hinge (6) comprises a flexible guard (25) within said hinge (6) for preventing the object to be clamped from passing into said hinge (6) and escaping from the clamping beds (23) of the clamps, said flexible guard (25) extending from said first leg (3a, 3b) towards said second leg (4a, 4b) and

said second resilient hinge (8) comprises a flexible guard (38) within said hinge (8) for preventing the object to be clamped from passing into said hinge (8) and escaping from the clamping beds (23) of the clamps, said flexible guard (38) extending from said first leg (3a, 3b) towards said third leg (5a, 5b)

said second locking member (21) on the second leg (4a, 4b) and said first locking member (20) on the first leg (3a, 3b) together form a locking mechanism. 2. The clamp (1,2) according to claim 1, wherein said clamp (1,

2) comprises a T- shaped rail (36) incorporating a flange on an outer face of said first leg (3a).

3. The clamp (1,2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said first locking member (20) comprises an outwardly facing abutment surface on a dog (26), and said second locking member (21) comprise a sharp appendage extending backwards (27) acting as a hook.

4. The clamp (1,2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said first leg (3a, 3b) and/or said second leg (4a,4b) comprises a gripping surface (28) such as bulges, or a surface section made from rubber or a rubbery material for increased friction, on the outer face.

5. The clamp (1,2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said clamp (1,2) is moulded from a plastics material.

6. The clamp (1,2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said clamp and cutting device is sterile and packed, while maintaining sterility, in sterile packaging.

7. The clamp (1,2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said clamp (1,2) further comprises a protrusion (39) arranged on said contact section (24) and an indentation (40) arranged on said recessed section (22), said protrusion (39) and indentation (40) configured for assuring a controlled closure of said clamp (1,2).

8. The clamp (1,2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said clamp (1,2) further comprises a protrusion (39) arranged on said recessed section (22) and an indentation (40) arranged on said contact section (24) said protrusion (39) and indentation (40) configured for assuring a controlled closure of said clamp (1,2).

9. The clamp (1,2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of said one or more row(s) of teeth comprises a flat tip (42).

10. A clamping and cutting device comprising :

wherein

o said first legs (3a, 3b) being attached to an end of said second legs (4a, 4b) by a first resilient hinge (6) at one end of the first legs (3a, 3b), o said first (3a, 3b), second (4a, 4b) and third (5a, 5b) legs having clamping beds (23) on their inner faces preferably comprising one or more row(s) of teeth,

a member (7) to which the second clamp (2) is attached to or formed integral with said member (7) extending in a longitudinal direction of the first leg (3b) of the second clamp (2), originating at the end of the first leg (3b) that is opposite the first resilient hinge (6), a push rod (19) extending in an longitudinal direction of the elongated member (7) and through the member (7), said push rod (19) being capped by a pusher section (10), said push rod (19) comprising cutting means (15) means (11,12,13,14) for supporting said first (1) and second (2) clamps side by side with a distance in between one another so as to allow said cutting means (15) to advance between said first (1) and second (2) clamp, said means (11,12,13,14) configured for guiding said first clamp (1) and/or said second clamp (2) in a sliding movement within a clamp holder (16) to advance said cutting means (15) between said first (1) and second (2) clamps to cut an object in use while the legs of said first clamp (1) and/or said second clamp (2) compress(es) said object wherein said second resilient hinge (8) of said first (1) and second (2) clamps is arranged at the member (7).

11. The clamp and cutting device according to claim 10, wherein said second clamp (2) is reversibly attached to said member (7).

12. The clamp and cutting device according to claim 10 or 11, wherein said first (1) clamp comprises a T-shaped rail (36) incorporating a flange on the outer face of said first leg (3a).

13. The clamp and cutting device according to any one of the claims 10-12, wherein the first (1) and/or the second (2) clamp comprises

second legs (4a, 4b) attached at one end to the first legs (3a, 3b) at an end of said first legs (3a, 3b) being distal to said first locking member (20) by a first resilient hinge (6) by which said first and second legs (3a,3b,4a,4b) are sprung apart, said second legs (4a, 4b) having at an end being distal to said first resilient hinge (6) a second locking member (21), said second legs (4a, 4b) having an inner face comprising a clamping bed (23) extending part of the length of the inner face of said second legs (4a, 4b) from the first resilient hinge (6), said second legs

(4a, 4b) having a recessed section (22) extending from the clamping bed (23) of said second leg to said second locking member (21);

third legs (5a, 5b) attached to said first legs (3a, 3b) between said clamping bed (23) of the first legs (3a, 3b) and said first locking member (20) by a second resilient hinge (8) by which the first and third legs (3a,3b,5a,5b) are sprung apart, said third legs (5a, 5b) comprising a clamping bed (23) extending at least a part of the length of an inner face of said third legs (5a, 5b), and a contact section

(24) on an outer face of said third legs (5a, 5b);

wherein

- said first legs (3a, 3b), said second legs (4a, 4b) and said third legs (5a, 5b) together form a cavity capable of receiving an object to be clamped,

pressing said second legs (4a,4b) towards the first legs (3a, 3b) against the resilience of the hinge (6) causes said recessed section (22) of the second legs (4a, 4b) to contact said contact section (24) on said third legs (5a, 5b) such that said third legs (5a, 5b) is pressed towards the first legs (3a, 3b) against the resilience of the hinge (8),

said recessed section (22) is recessed such that said third legs (5a, 5b) is accommodated in said recessed section (22) when said clamp is closed, the clamping beds (23) of said second and third legs (4a,4b,5a,5b) together form a contiguous clamping bed for clamping a received object against the clamping bed (23) of the first (3a, 3b) legs when said clamp is closed,

said first resilient hinge (6) comprises a flexible guard (25) within said hinge (6) for preventing the object to be clamped from passing into said hinge (6) and escaping from the clamping beds (23) of the clamps, said flexible guard (25) extending from said first legs (3a, 3b) towards said second legs (4a,4b) and

said second resilient hinge (8) comprises a flexible guard (38) within said hinge (8) for preventing the object to be clamped from passing into said hinge (8) and escaping from the clamping beds (23) of the clamps, said flexible guard (38) extending from said first legs (3a, 3b) towards said third legs (5a, 5b)

- said second locking member (21) on the second legs (4a, 4b) and said first locking member (20) on the first legs (3a, 3b) together form a locking mechanism.

14. The clamp and cutting device according to any one of the claims 10-13, wherein said first locking member (20) comprises an outwardly facing abutment surface on a dog (26), and said second locking member (21) comprise a sharp appendage extending backwards (27) acting as a hook.

15. The clamp and cutting device according to any one of the claims 10-14, wherein said first legs (3a, 3b) and/or said second legs (4a, 4b) comprises a gripping surface (28) such as bulges, or a surface section made from rubber or a rubbery material for increased friction, on the outer face.

16. The clamp and cutting device according to any one of the claims 10-15, wherein said first (1) and/or second (2) clamp is moulded from a plastics material.

17. The clamp and cutting device according to any one of the claims 10-16, wherein said clamp and cutting device is sterile and packed, while maintaining sterility, in sterile packaging.

18. The clamp and cutting device according to any one of the claims 10-17, further comprising means (30,31) configured for preventing said cutting means (15) to advance between said first (1) and second (2) clamps to cut an object in use, unless said first (1) and second (2) clamp are closed via said first and second locking members (20,21).

19. The clamp and cutting device according to any one of the claims 10-18, wherein said cutting means (15) is arranged interior to said member (7).

20. The clamp and cutting device according to any one of the claims 10-19, further comprising gripping means (33), preferably O-ring shaped, arranged on said member (7), configured for the user to engage with said gripping means with fingers.

21. The clamp and cutting device according to claim 20, wherein said gripping means (33) further comprises a gripping surface (34), such as bulges, or a surface section made from rubber or a rubbery material for increased friction, arranged on the inside of said gripping means (33).

22. The clamp and cutting device according to any one of the claims 10-21, wherein said first clamp (1) and/or said second clamp (2) is configured for being detached from said clamp and cutting device.

23. The clamp and cutting device according to any one of the claims 10-22, further comprising a first chock (32), arranged on said pusher section (10) and extending longitudinally along said push rod (19) towards said member (7), said first chock (32) configured for pushing said first clamp (1) in a sliding movement within said clamp holder (16) and detach said first clamp (1) from the clamp and cutting device.

24. The clamp and cutting device according to any one of the claims 10-23, further comprising griping means (37), arranged on said clamp holder (16) having an ergonomic form, such as a form as a human finger.

25. The clamp and cutting device according to any one of the claims 10-24, wherein said first (1) and/or second (2) clamp further comprises a protrusion (39) arranged on said contact section (24) and an indentation (40) arranged on said recessed section (22), said protrusion (39) and indentation (40) configured for assuring a controlled closure of said first (1) and/or second (2) clamp.

26. The clamp and cutting device according to any one of the claims 10-25, wherein said first (1) and/or second (2) clamp further comprises a protrusion (39) arranged on said recessed section (22) and an indentation (40) arranged on said contact section (24) said protrusion (39) and indentation (40) configured for assuring a controlled closure of said first (1) and/or second (2) clamp.

27. The clamp and cutting device according to any one of the claims 10-26, wherein said clamping beds (23) comprises one or more row(s) of teeth and wherein at least one of said one or more row(s) of teeth comprises a flat tip.

28. The clamp and cutting device according to any one of the claims 10-27, further comprising a second chock (41), arranged on said pusher section (10) and extending longitudinally along said push rod (19) towards said member (7), said second chock (41) configured for pushing said second clamp (2) in a sliding movement within said clamp holder (16) and detach said second clamp (2) from the clamp and cutting device.