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DEVICES AND METHODS FOR STOMACH PARTITIONING

  • US 20080294179A1
  • Filed: 05/12/2008
  • Published: 11/27/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/12/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of forming a tissue structure in body tissue, the method comprising the steps of:

  • introducing a head having a first member and a second member into a body cavity;

    using a first tissue engager to engage a first pinch of body tissue within the body cavity;

    using a second tissue engager to engage a second pinch of body tissue within the body cavity;

    withdrawing the first tissue engager and the second tissue engager to withdraw the first and second pinches between the first and second members;

    compressing at least a portion of the first pinch and at least a portion of the second pinch between the first and second members; and

    advancing a fastener from the first member through the first and second pinches to form a tissue structure.

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