Devices and methods for endoluminal plication
US9113866B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0083
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods are provided for forming and securing a tissue plication. More particularly, the devices and methods of the present invention can be used to create multiple tissue folds on an anterior and posterior wall of a stomach cavity to reduce the volume thereof. In one aspect, a method of acquiring and fixating tissue is disclosed that includes inserting a surgical device having first and second jaws and a tissue acquisition member into a body lumen, positioning the device in a first position in which the jaws extend substantially parallel to a tissue surface, drawing tissue through the jaws by moving the tissue acquisition member away from the jaws, and driving at least one fastener through the tissue disposed between the jaws.
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