Endoscopic gastric plication device
US12201543B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/306
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscopic gastric plication device includes an assembly able to co-operate with a handle provided with a control mechanism for actuating the assembly for placing and securing a staple around a fold in a stomach wall. The device includes: a mechanism for gripping/pulling a portion of a stomach wall arranged at the end of a manipulation rod adapted to be connected to the control mechanism, which mechanism is capable of being actuated by the control mechanism so as to grip the stomach wall and pull it to form a fold; a mechanism for guiding a staple around the fold in the stomach wall; at least one staple and a mechanism for pushing the staple into the guide mechanism, the staple being designed to pass through and form a loop around the fold while being guided by the guide mechanism; and a mechanism for pulling the looped end of the staple.
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