Catheter-based fastener implantation apparatus and methods
First Claim
1. An intraluminal fastener applier comprising a guide body having a longitudinal axis sized and configured for intraluminal deployment in a hollow body organ, and an actuated assembly carried by the guide body that is selectively operable to generate an implantation force to implant at least one fastener into tissue within the hollow body organ, the actuated assembly including a driven member extending generally along the longitudinal axis and being sized and configured to engage a selected fastener, and a drive member coupled to the driven member to impart the implantation force to the driven element in a direction that is at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the guide body.
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods utilize an intraluminal fastener applier having a guide body with a longitudinal axis. The guide body is sized and configured for intraluminal deployment in a hollow body organ. An actuated assembly is carried by the guide body that is selectively operable to generate an implantation force to implant at least one fastener into tissue within the hollow body organ. The actuated assembly includes a driven member extending generally along the longitudinal axis, which is sized and configured to engage a selected fastener. The actuated assembly also includes a drive member coupled to the driven member to impart the implantation force to the driven element in a direction that is at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the guide body.
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- 1. An intraluminal fastener applier comprising a guide body having a longitudinal axis sized and configured for intraluminal deployment in a hollow body organ, and an actuated assembly carried by the guide body that is selectively operable to generate an implantation force to implant at least one fastener into tissue within the hollow body organ, the actuated assembly including a driven member extending generally along the longitudinal axis and being sized and configured to engage a selected fastener, and a drive member coupled to the driven member to impart the implantation force to the driven element in a direction that is at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the guide body.
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