Methods and apparatus for the treatment of gastric ulcers
US6551315B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1495
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical tool attaches to the distal end of an endoscope and provides a rotatable treating element. According to one embodiment of the invention, the treating element is a pair of jaws provided with cautery capability. According to an aspect of the invention, the treating element is capable of multiple movements from a first closed position, to an open position, to a second closed position and back to the first closed position via a single controller with a single linear movement.
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