Stapling and cutting in resectioning for full thickness resection devices
US7334718B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/32004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stapling unit for use with an endoscopic stapling system adapted to be advanced along an endoscope to a predetermined location within a body lumen to staple the portion of tissue, as part of an occlusal or full thickness resectioning procedure. The stapling unit comprises a first casing having a distal end, a proximal end and a stapling device mounted thereto adjacent to a first window extending through a periphery of the first casing. The invention includes methods for the stapling, severing and removal of tissue by using the device.
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