Endoscopic guide device

US7967741B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Gregory J. Bakos · Mason, US
• Christie M. Cunningham · Bradenton, US
• David Stefanchik · Morrow, US
• James W. Voegele · Cincinnati, US
• Michael J. Stokes · Cincinnati, US
• Christopher J. Hess · Cincinnati, US
• James T. Spivey · Loveland, US
• Gary L. Long · Cincinnati, US
• Kurt R. Bally · Maineville, US
• Ragae M. Ghabrial · Cincinnati, US
• Rudolph H. Nobis · Mason, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 1, 2007
• Grant date: Jun 28, 2011
• Expiry date: Mar 22, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2017/00336
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Various exemplary methods and devices are provided for manipulating and/or anchoring devices and body parts during surgical procedures. In one embodiment, an anchor member is provided for anchoring a device or body part to tissue, such as an internal wall of a body cavity. The device can be, for example, an endoscopic device, an accessory channel coupled to an endoscopic device, or a support member adapted to support or manipulate an organ. The anchor member can include or form an opening through which the device can be inserted. The anchor member or device can thus be manipulated relative to the tissue to control movement of and/or provide support to the device, tools inserted through the device, and/or organs grasped by the device or tools.