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Tissue ligation devices and controls therefor

  • US 9,198,664 B2
  • Filed: 04/01/2010
  • Issued: 12/01/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/01/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A tissue closure device comprising:

  • an elongate body;

    a snare comprising a snare loop that at least partially extends outside of the elongate body, wherein the snare has a proximal end that is connected to a first member;

    a suture loop releasably coupled to the snare loop, anda suture hook comprising a spring, wherein a proximal end of the suture hook is attached to the first member and a distal end of the suture hook releasably retains a portion of the suture loop; and

    wherein the first member is moveable within the elongate body to move the snare and the suture hook.

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