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METHOD FOR PLICATING AND FASTENING GASTRIC TISSUE

  • US 20080249561A1
  • Filed: 04/04/2007
  • Published: 10/09/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/04/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for creating a plication within a hollow organ, said method comprising the steps ofa. providing an elongated member having an end effector attached to a distal end thereof, said end effector comprising a substantially hollow housing, a fixed jaw extending distally from said housing, and a retractable jaw located within said housing;

  • b. inserting said end effector within the organ of a patient such that it is in contact with tissue;

    c. applying vacuum through said elongated member so as to dispose tissue on said fixed jaw and at least partially within said housing;

    d. creating a plication by sliding said retractable jaw so that it juxtaposes said fixed jaw.

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