Apparatus and methods for forming and securing gastrointestinal tissue folds
US7744613B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0086
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are provided for forming a gastrointestinal tissue fold by engaging tissue at a first tissue contact point and moving the first tissue contact point from a position initially distal to, or in line with, a second tissue contact point to a position proximal of the second contact point, thereby forming the tissue fold, and extending an anchor assembly through the tissue fold from a vicinity of the second tissue contact point. Adjustable anchor assemblies; as well as anchor delivery systems, shape-lockable guides and methods for endoluminally performing medical procedures, such as gastric reduction, treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, resection of lesions, and treatment of bleeding sites; are also provided.
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