Abstract: In order, in an application instrument for an aneurysm clip comprising two clamping jaws, which are movable relative to one another and between them accommodate the aneurysm clip, as well as actuating elements for moving the clamping jaws towards and away from one another and thereby for opening and closing the aneurysm clip, to assist the surgeon with the controlled closing movement of the aneurysm clip, it is proposed that the application instrument comprises a damping element, which during closing of the aneurysm clip imposes a retarded mutual movement of the clamping jaws.

Abstract: An acoustic aneurysm detector is disclosed which is comprised of hydrophone sensors in contact with a patient for receiving sound emanating from the patient and converting the sound into responsive or related electrical signals, an electronic unit for converting the responsive electrical signals into processed electrical signals and a computer having software which is operatively associated with the electronic unit for receiving the processed electrical signals and for providing an indication of the frequency of the sound over a specified time range. An associated method is also disclosed.