Endoluminal fundoplication device and related method for installing tissue fastener
First Claim
1. A distal assembly of an endoscopic surgical device, comprising:
- a first arm and a second arm pivotal relative to the first arm, each arm configured to hold a part of a two-part fastener at a distal end of the arm;
a closing mechanism positioned proximate a proximal end of each of the first and second arms opposite the distal end of each of the first and second arms, the closing mechanism configured to move in relation to the first and second arms and contact an outer surface of at least one of the first and second arms that faces away from the other of the first and second arms to cause the distal ends of the arms to come together; and
an actuation member attached to the closing mechanism actuable to cause the closing mechanism to move in relation to the first and second arms.
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Abstract
A distal assembly of an endoscopic surgical device, and a related method, having a first arm and a second arm pivotal relative to the first arm. Each arm is configured to hold a part of a two-part fastener at a distal end of the arm. A closing mechanism is positioned proximate a proximal end of each of the first and second arms opposite the distal end of each of the first and second arms. The closing mechanism is configured to move in relation to the first and second arms so as to close over at least one of the first and second arms to cause the distal ends of the arms to come together. An actuation member is also attached to the closing mechanism actuable to cause the closing mechanism to move in relation to the first and second arms.
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13 Claims
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1. A distal assembly of an endoscopic surgical device, comprising:
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a first arm and a second arm pivotal relative to the first arm, each arm configured to hold a part of a two-part fastener at a distal end of the arm;
a closing mechanism positioned proximate a proximal end of each of the first and second arms opposite the distal end of each of the first and second arms, the closing mechanism configured to move in relation to the first and second arms and contact an outer surface of at least one of the first and second arms that faces away from the other of the first and second arms to cause the distal ends of the arms to come together; and
an actuation member attached to the closing mechanism actuable to cause the closing mechanism to move in relation to the first and second arms. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A distal assembly of an endoscope, comprising:
a housing having a first light source and imaging system facing a distal direction and a second light source and imaging system facing a proximal direction opposite the distal direction.
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