Endoscope attachment mechanism for use with suture based closure device
US12171424B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0609
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture assembly includes a translation assembly that is axially translatable within a working channel of an endoscope and is adapted to releasably secure and/or release a needle and a distal end cap that is securable to an end of the endoscope and is adapted to releasably secure and/or release the needle in order to pass the needle back and forth between the translation assembly and the distal cap. An attachment mechanism configured to releasably secure the distal endcap to an end of the endoscope.
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