Surgical loop delivery device

US6610072B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• ESD Medical, L.L.C. · US

Inventors

• William J. Christy · Orlando, US
• James R. Christy · Venice, US
• Warren P. Williamson, IV · Loveland, US
• Craig B. Berky · Milford, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 27, 2000
• Grant date: Aug 26, 2003
• Expiry date: Nov 27, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2017/303
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A surgical loop delivery device is disclosed in parent disclosures Ser. No. 09/071,811 and U.S. Pat. No. 5,766,217. This device is improved to permit tissue targets larger than the device to be ligated while also maintaining a clear sight path between the surgeon and the target. The surgical loop is also stable during the procedure.