A comparator having a hit signal that is high, before a hit check is established in each way of an address array, and that goes low, when a mishit has been established. The clip separating system includes a separating assembly having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet of the separating assembly being operatively connected to an outlet of the feeding assembly for receiving the clip to be separated therefrom. A thin dielectric wall surrounds at least a portion of the interior chamber and has an external surface for contacting endometrial tissue.