Endoluminal fundoplication device and related method
First Claim
1. A method for fastening tissue, comprising:
- positioning within a body a tissue fastening tool over an endoscope, wherein the tissue fastening tool includes an arm and a shaft connected to a distal end of the arm, wherein the endoscope is disposed within the shaft;
positioning tissue to be fastened between the arm and the shaft; and
rotating a proximal end of the arm toward the shaft by moving a closing member proximally relative to the arm such that a surface of the closing member pushes against a surface of the arm.
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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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18 Claims
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1. A method for fastening tissue, comprising:
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positioning within a body a tissue fastening tool over an endoscope, wherein the tissue fastening tool includes an arm and a shaft connected to a distal end of the arm, wherein the endoscope is disposed within the shaft; positioning tissue to be fastened between the arm and the shaft; and rotating a proximal end of the arm toward the shaft by moving a closing member proximally relative to the arm such that a surface of the closing member pushes against a surface of the arm. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for fastening tissue, comprising:
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positioning within a body a tissue fastening tool over an endoscope, wherein the tissue fastening tool includes an arm and a shaft; articulating a portion of the endoscope to face the tissue fastening tool, wherein the portion of the endoscope extends distally from the tissue fastening tool; positioning tissue to be fastened between the arm and the shaft; and rotating a proximal end of the arm toward the shaft by pulling a closing mechanism over the arm to cause the arm to move toward the shaft and deploy a tissue fastener through the tissue. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for fastening tissue, comprising:
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guiding within a body a tissue fastening tool over an endoscope, wherein the tissue fastening tool includes an arm and a shaft; articulating the endoscope to face the tissue fastening tool, wherein a portion of the endoscope extends distally from the tissue fastening tool; positioning tissue to be fastened between the arm and the shaft, wherein at least a portion of a tissue fastener is located between the shaft and the tissue; and moving the arm towards the shaft, by pulling a closing mechanism toward a proximal end of the tissue fastening tool such that a surface of the closing mechanism pushes against a surface of the arm, to deploy a tissue fastener through the tissue. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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