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Methods and devices for tissue reconfiguration

  • US 20060025789A1
  • Filed: 11/19/2004
  • Published: 02/02/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/22/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • advancing an apparatus including an elongated member transorally into the stomach, the apparatus including a distal end effector having first and second members configured to engage tissue, the first and second members being movable relatively toward one another generally in a first plane, and moving the distal end effector relative to the elongated member in the first plane such that the distal end effector is retroflexed out of alignment with the elongated member to position the first and second members for engagement with the tissue, at least one of the first and second members carrying a fixation device for fixing engaged portions of tissue together.

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