Tissue approximation methods
First Claim
1. A method for applying a fastener to tissue, comprising:
- inserting to a target site a device for applying an implantable tissue fastener disposed in the device with at least one slot formed in the tissue fastener not being aligned with at least one tab formed on the device, the device having associated therewith jaws adapted to retain and release the tissue fastener in its natural condition;
positioning the device adjacent the targeted tissue;
pivoting the jaws from a closed position to an open position to move the tissue fastener from its natural condition to a tissue grasping condition, the at least one slot formed in the tissue fastener not being aligned with the at least one tab formed on the device when the jaws are in the closed and open positions and when the tissue fastener is in the tissue grasping condition;
reconfiguring the targeted tissue; and
with the jaws in the open position and with the tissue fastener in the tissue grasping condition, moving the at least one tab relative to the tissue fastener to release the tissue fastener to approximate the targeted tissue by disengaging the tissue fastener from the at least one tab formed on the device, wherein releasing the tissue fastener to approximate the targeted tissue comprises aligning the at least one tab with the at least one slot formed in the tissue fastener such that, with the jaws in the open position and with the tissue fastener in the tissue grasping condition, the at least one tab moves through an opening defined by the at least one slot.
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Abstract
Methods and devices for approximating tissue are disclosed. The methods and devices utilize a device for applying an implantable tissue fastener and a variety of implantable tissue fasteners. The tissue-fastening device can be delivered endoscopically and can be adapted to function along side or in conjunction with a flexible endoscope. In general, the device can include a flexible shaft having an implantable tissue fastener applier disposed at a distal end of the shaft and a handle for operating the implantable tissue fastener applier disposed at a proximal end of the shaft. A variety of self-deploying implantable tissue fasteners can be used with the tissue fastener applier device.
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24 Claims
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1. A method for applying a fastener to tissue, comprising:
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inserting to a target site a device for applying an implantable tissue fastener disposed in the device with at least one slot formed in the tissue fastener not being aligned with at least one tab formed on the device, the device having associated therewith jaws adapted to retain and release the tissue fastener in its natural condition; positioning the device adjacent the targeted tissue; pivoting the jaws from a closed position to an open position to move the tissue fastener from its natural condition to a tissue grasping condition, the at least one slot formed in the tissue fastener not being aligned with the at least one tab formed on the device when the jaws are in the closed and open positions and when the tissue fastener is in the tissue grasping condition; reconfiguring the targeted tissue; and with the jaws in the open position and with the tissue fastener in the tissue grasping condition, moving the at least one tab relative to the tissue fastener to release the tissue fastener to approximate the targeted tissue by disengaging the tissue fastener from the at least one tab formed on the device, wherein releasing the tissue fastener to approximate the targeted tissue comprises aligning the at least one tab with the at least one slot formed in the tissue fastener such that, with the jaws in the open position and with the tissue fastener in the tissue grasping condition, the at least one tab moves through an opening defined by the at least one slot. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method for applying a fastener to tissue, comprising:
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inserting to a target site a device for applying an implantable tissue fastener disposed in the device with at least one slot formed in the tissue fastener not being aligned with at least one tab formed on the device, the device having associated therewith jaws adapted to retain and release the tissue fastener in its natural condition; positioning the device adjacent the targeted tissue; pivoting the jaws from a closed position to an open position to move the tissue fastener from its natural condition to a tissue grasping condition, the at least one slot formed in the tissue fastener not being aligned with the at least one tab formed on the device when the jaws are in the closed and open positions and when the tissue fastener is in the tissue grasping condition; reconfiguring the targeted tissue; and with the jaws member in the open position and with the tissue fastener in the tissue grasping condition, moving the tissue fastener relative to the at least one tab to release the tissue fastener to approximate the targeted tissue by disengaging the tissue fastener from the at least one tab formed on the device, wherein releasing the tissue fastener to approximate the targeted tissue comprises aligning the at least one tab with the at least one slot formed in the tissue fastener such that, with the jaws in the open position and with the tissue fastener in the tissue grasping condition, the at least one tab moves through an opening defined by the at least one slot. - View Dependent Claims (24)
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