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Небесная энциклопедия

Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ

Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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09-02-2012 дата публикации

Pericardial Devices, Systems and Methods For Occluding An Atrial Appendage

Номер: US20120035622A1
Принадлежит: Individual

Disclosed are devices for pericardial access to the heart, including direct access to the left atrium. In certain embodiments, the device may comprise a device and/or an atrial appendage (AA) portal having a configuration such that the distal end of the device and/or the portal can access an atrial appendage while the proximal end of the device and/or portal can extend to outside of the subject. The devices and methods may also include a pericardial portal for emplacement of the device and/or the AA portal. Also, methods for using such devices and/or AA portals and pericardial portals to perform surgery on the heart, and systems (e.g., kits) comprising these devices and/or portals in combination with other therapeutic devices are disclosed.

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09-02-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and methods for occluding an anatomical structure

Номер: US20120035631A1
Принадлежит: Atricure Inc

Apparatus and methods are disclosed for occluding an anatomical structure including an occlusion apparatus having first and second beams and at least one connector for connecting the respective ends of the beams together. The occlusion apparatus may be adapted for use in a deployment device having a pair of jaws and optionally having a respective pair of shuttle bodies for releasably connecting an occlusion apparatus to the jaws while in an open position and for releasing the occlusion device from the jaws while in a closed position. A system for occluding an anatomical structure is also disclosed that includes an occlusion apparatus and a deployment device for holding the occlusion apparatus in an open position for locating the occlusion device adjacent the anatomical structure to be occluded and then moving the occlusion apparatus to a closed position and locking the occlusion apparatus in the closed position.

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22-03-2012 дата публикации

Through the Scope Tension Member Release Clip

Номер: US20120071898A1
Принадлежит: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc

An apparatus for deployment of a hemostatic clip comprises a handle assembly, a shaft connected to a distal portion thereof and a clip assembly releasably coupled to a distal portion of the shaft. The clip assembly includes clip arms and a capsule cooperating with the clip arms to provide a first user feedback indicating a decision configuration of the clip assembly. In addition, the apparatus includes a control wire including a ball connector, the control wire extending from the handle assembly and coupled to the clip assembly by the ball connector to maintain the clip assembly coupled to the shaft, wherein the ball connector is detachable from the clip assembly to provide a second user feedback indicating separation of the clip assembly from the shaft.

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05-04-2012 дата публикации

Surgical device and methods

Номер: US20120083826A1
Принадлежит: Leland Stanford Junior University

A system and method for abdominal surgery is disclosed. The system can have one or more end effectors that can be attached to an introducer and/or tray and inserted into the abdomen through a large puncture through the patient's umbilicus. The end effector can have a surgical tool, such as a grasper. The system can have a manipulatable control arm that can be inserted into the abdomen through a small puncture through the patient's body wall. The end effector can be attached to the control arm and simultaneously or concurrently detached from the introducer or tray. The control arm can then manipulate the end effector to perform the surgery.

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03-05-2012 дата публикации

Through the Scope Tension Member Release Clip

Номер: US20120109162A1
Принадлежит: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc

Apparatus includes Flexible Sheath extending from a proximal end which extends into living body; Capsule extending from a proximal to a distal end and having an opening formed in a proximal end thereof; Clip Assembly provided in Capsule and configured to be operably movable between a closed configuration in which first and second arms of Clip Assembly are drawn toward one another and an expanded configuration in which the first and second arms are separated from one another to receive target tissue therebetween; Bushing extending between a proximal end coupled to Sheath and a distal end releasably coupled to Capsule via a tab on the distal end of Bushing engaging the opening of Capsule; and Control Member a distal end of which is releasably coupled to Clip Assembly to transmit to Clip Assembly forces applied thereto to move Clip Assembly between the insertion and expanded configurations.

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10-05-2012 дата публикации

Surgical instrument including accessory powering feature

Номер: US20120116369A1
Автор: Frank J. Viola
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

A surgical instrument system includes a surgical instrument, an accessory, and an energy device. The surgical instrument has a housing, a shaft extending from the housing, and a tool assembly operably coupled to the shaft. The accessory is selectively couplable to the surgical instrument. An energy device is operably coupled to the accessory when the accessory is coupled to the surgical instrument such that the energy device powers the accessory.

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07-06-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for circulatory valve repair

Номер: US20120143217A1
Принадлежит: Columbia University of New York

An apparatus for the repair of a cardiovascular valve has leaflets comprising a grasper capable of grabbing and co-apting the leaflets of the valve. In a preferred embodiment, the grasper has jaws that grasp and immobilize the leaflets, and then a fastener is inserted to co-apt the leaflets. The apparatus is particularly useful for repairing mitral valves to cure mitral regurgitation.

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21-06-2012 дата публикации

Devices, systems and methods for tissue repair

Номер: US20120158020A1
Принадлежит: Bay Innovation Group LLC

Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for repairing soft tissue. The surgical system allows for the creation of tissue repair by grasping, aligning and sewing or fixing tissue. For example, this system may be used for clipping together excessive capsular tissue and reducing the overall capsular volume. The deployment device includes a central grasping mechanism and an outer clip delivery system. The clip embodiments may be single or multi-component (penetration and locking base components) that penetrate tissue layers and deploy or lock to clip the tissue together. An example of the system is used to reduce the joint capsule tissue laxity and reduces the potential for subluxation or dislocation of the joint by either restricting inferior laxity (anterior or posterior) and resolving or eliminating pathologic anterior or posterior translation.

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28-06-2012 дата публикации

Medical devices with detachable pivotable jaws

Номер: US20120165863A1
Принадлежит: Cook Medical Technologies LLC

Medical systems, devices and methods are provided for engaging tissue, e.g. for clipping tissue, closing a perforation or performing hemostasis. Generally, the medical system including a housing, first and second jaws rotatable relative to the housing, first and second links attached to both the jaws and the housing, and a driver. The housing, first and second jaws, and first and second links form a linkage mechanism that allows the jaws to engage tissue and be left in vivo.

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20-09-2012 дата публикации

Surgical fastener instruments

Номер: US20120234899A1
Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc

Surgical instruments and cartridges for cutting and fastening tissues and organs such as vessels are disclosed. In various non-limiting forms, the surgical instrument includes a first jaw that operably supports a substantially flexible elongated tissue closure assembly therein. A second jaw is movably supported relative to the first jaw and is selectively movable between open and closed positions in response to opening and closing motions applied thereto. A closure retraction assembly is configured to selectively apply cinching motions to the substantially flexible elongated tissue closure assembly.

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27-09-2012 дата публикации

Surgical guide and tissue anchor

Номер: US20120245598A1
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

A surgical tissue anchor comprising a plurality of jaws suitable for clamping onto tissue, clamp component(s) operable to bias the jaws in a closed position and attachment structure operable for attachment of the anchor to one or more tethers for retracting the clamped tissue. The one or more tethers are guided to the desired region using a surgical guide.

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04-10-2012 дата публикации

Devices and Methods for Treatment of Obesity

Номер: US20120253378A1
Принадлежит: Vibrynt Inc

Devices, methods for treatment of obesity, as well as instruments and tools used in placing, adjusting and maintaining devices for treatment of obesity. Various embodiments of devices that are implanted extra-gastrically are provided. Various embodiments of devices that are implanted intra-gastrically are provided. Methods include laparoscopic, percutaneous and/or trans-oral methods. Alternatively, devices describe can generally also be implanted by open surgical procedures.

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29-11-2012 дата публикации

vascular clamp

Номер: US20120303047A1
Автор: Xufeng Wei
Принадлежит: Individual

A vascular clamp is provided. The vascular clamp includes a first clamp side and a second clamp side. The first clamp side has a first handle, a first coupling section, a first curved section, and a first jaw section. The second clamp side has a second handle, a second coupling section, a second curved section, and a second jaw section. Further, the first jaw section is structurally coupled to the first curved section; the second jaw section is structurally coupled to the second curved section; and the first clamp side and the second clamp side are coupled together via the first coupling section and the second coupling section such that the first jaw section and the second jaw section form a jaw for partially occluding a posterior or lateral portion of a vessel, and the first curved section and the second curved section form an opening above the jaw for keeping a blood flow of the vessel uninterrupted while the vessel is clamped by the jaw.

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14-02-2013 дата публикации

Vascular Shield and Delivery System

Номер: US20130041453A1
Автор: Paul M. Consigny
Принадлежит: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc

Devices for providing physical support to vascular regions including vascular regions that may contain an anastomosis region are disclosed. These devices may also deliver therapeutic agents to the vascular region. Methods for using these devices are disclosed, as well.

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

CLIP APPARATUS FOR LIGATURE OF LIVING TISSUE

Номер: US20130123818A1
Автор: Li Changqing, Shi Baiming
Принадлежит:

A clip apparatus for ligature of living tissue is provided. The clip apparatus includes a clip that can be opened and closed multiple times prior to locking in a closed position on the tissue. 1. A clip apparatus for the ligature of living tissue , comprising:a clip unit comprising a clip, a tightening ring, and a spacer member disposed at a distal end of the tightening ring, the clip having a pair of arms biased outwardly by the spacer member, the clip slidably movable within the tightening ring, the tightening ring configured to close the arms together against the bias, whereby tissue can be clamped between distal jaw ends of the arms;a coupling mechanism removably attached to the clip unit, comprising a control wire removably attached at a distal end to the clip unit;a handle operation unit, the control wire attached to the handle operation unit for distal and proximal reciprocating movement;an introducing mechanism comprising a tube attached at a proximal end to the handle operation unit, and a coupling ring attached to the tube at a distal end of the spring tube;a release mechanism to releasably couple the tightening ring of the clip unit to the distal end of the tube of the introducing mechanism; andan outer sheath, wherein the clip unit, the coupling mechanism, the introducing mechanism, and the release mechanism are sized to reciprocate in distal and proximal directions within the outer sheath.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the clip comprises a U-shaped element.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the clip comprises a plurality of thin strips connected together at a proximal region.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the clip comprises a cross-shaped element.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the spacer member of the clip unit comprises a pin provided at a distal end of the tightening ring.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the spacer member of the clip unit comprises a plate member provided at a distal end of the tightening ring.7. The ...

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

SURGICAL FORCEPS

Номер: US20130144313A1

This application presents a bifurcated, optimally-angled surgical forceps. In one example, this surgical forceps may enable a more natural maneuver for initial clamping of the vas deferens through the scrotal skin. This may be more comfortable for users and easier to maintain, and may provide greater tactile surface contact between the thumb and vas deferens. This device also may provide the surgeon with an entire segment of vas deferens upon which the vasectomy may be performed, thus reducing the need for frequent repositioning of instruments. The device may also be applied to other surgical procedures that may benefit from the features of the device and where a section of a tubular anatomical structure may need clamping at two points along its length. Examples include blood and lymphatic vessels, ducts of the digestive system, and large nerves or nerve bundles. 1. A surgical forceps having a proximal end and a distal end comprising:a first elongated arm and a second elongated arm;a hinge, wherein the first elongated arm and the second elongated arm are pivoted at the hinge;a first finger grip at the proximal end of the first elongated arm;a second finger grip at the proximal end of the second elongated arm;a ratcheting mechanism comprising a first ratchet on the first elongated arm adjacent to the first finger grip and a second ratchet on the second elongated arm adjacent to the second finger grip, wherein the first ratchet engages with the second ratchet as the finger grips are brought toward one another;a first jaw at a distal end of the first elongated arm, wherein the first jaw is bifurcated to form a first branch and a second branch; and wherein the first branch further comprises a first tip at the distal end of the surgical forceps, and wherein the second branch further comprises a second tip at the distal end of the surgical forceps;a second jaw at a distal end of the second elongated arm, wherein the second jaw is bifurcated to form a third branch and a ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Surgical clip applier with integrated clip counter

Номер: US20130172911A1
Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

A surgical clip applier is provided including a channel assembly and overlying a clip carrier having a clip counter plate slidably supported in the channel assembly, wherein the clip counter plate is configured and adapted to display a change in status of the clip applier upon actuation of the handle.

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

Articulating Method Including A Pre-Bent Tube

Номер: US20130178708A1
Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

A surgical device is provided including an access port having a tubular member with a first ring secured at a proximal end and a second ring secured at a distal end; an articulation structure having an outer tube and an inner tube; and a control mechanism coupled to one end of the inner tube for advancing the inner tube through the outer tube; wherein the outer tube includes at least one rigid section and at least one flexible section and the inner tube includes at least two pre-bent sections. 1. A surgical apparatus comprising:an access port having a tubular member with a first ring secured at a proximal end and a second ring secured at a distal end;an articulation structure having an outer tube and an inner tube; anda control mechanism coupled to one end of the inner tube for advancing the inner tube through the outer tube;wherein the outer tube includes at least one rigid section and at least one flexible section and the inner tube includes at least two pre-bent sections.2. The surgical apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the inner tube is configured to slidably engage and advance through the outer tube.3. The surgical apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the inner tube and the outer tube are coaxial.4. The surgical apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the inner tube defines at least one channel for receiving at least one surgical instrument.5. The surgical apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the inner tube includes at least two channels.6. The surgical apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein one of the at least two channels is used for at least one of smoke evacuation from a surgical site claim 5 , suction irrigation claim 5 , and inserting an image capture unit therethrough.7. The surgical apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein at least one pre-bent section of the inner tube causes a like direction bend of the flexible section of the outer tube claim 1 , when the at least one pre-bent section engages the flexible section.8. The surgical ...

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

Surgical clip device

Номер: US20130178880A1
Автор: Anton Keller
Принадлежит: Aesculap AG

In order to provide a surgical clip device with which the closure of vessels is successfully achieved even more safely, particularly in neurosurgery, it is proposed that the surgical clip device be provided with at least two electrically conductive clip parts that are electrically isolated from each other (by an element) and are arranged at a predetermined distance opposite each other.

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

Surgical Instrument With Clamp Release Mechanism

Номер: US20130190732A1
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

A handle assembly for use with a surgical instrument having an operative distal end portion is disclosed. The handle assembly comprises a handle housing, a drive element, an actuator and a clamp release assembly. The drive element is disposed at least partially within the handle housing and is longitudinally translatable with respect to the handle assembly. The actuator is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the handle housing. At least a partial actuation of the actuator longitudinally translates the drive element. The clamp release assembly is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the drive element. The clamp release assembly includes a clamp pawl configured to releasable lock the longitudinal position of the drive element.

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPIC SURGICAL CLIP APPLIER

Номер: US20130190779A1
Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

An apparatus for application of surgical clips is provided and includes a lockout system selectively engageble with a pusher bar to prevent the pusher bar from returning to a home position and to prevent a trigger from completing a full stroke when a plurality of clips are substantially exhausted. The apparatus may include a trip mechanism including a trip lever biased into contact with the pusher bar, wherein distal movement of the drive bar moves the trip mechanism until the trip lever engages a lip of the pusher bar and in turn distally moves the pusher bar. The apparatus may include a wedge plate including a distal end placeable between spaced-apart jaw members, wherein the wedge plate is moved proximally to withdraw the distal end thereof from between the jaw members when a drive channel is moved in a distal direction. 1. An apparatus for application of surgical clips to body tissue , the apparatus comprising:a) a handle assembly;b) a shaft assembly extending distally from the handle assembly and defining a longitudinal axis;c) a plurality of surgical clips disposed within the shaft assembly;d) jaws mounted adjacent a distal end portion of the shaft assembly, the jaws including a pair of jaw members movable between a spaced-apart and an approximated position;e) a clip pusher bar configured to individually distally advance a surgical clip to the jaws while the jaw members are in the spaced apart position;f) a drive bar at least partially disposed within the handle assembly and the shaft assembly, the drive bar being longitudinally movable in response to actuation of a trigger of the handle assembly;g) a drive channel positioned adjacent the first and second jaw members to move the jaw members to the approximated position; andh) a wedge plate slidably supported in the shaft assembly,wherein the wedge plate includes a distal end configured and dimensioned for placement between the jaw members when the jaw members are in the spaced-apart position and when the drive ...

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPIC SURGICAL CLIP APPLIER

Номер: US20130190780A1
Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

An apparatus for application of surgical clips is provided and includes a lockout system selectively engagable with a pusher bar to prevent the pusher bar from returning to a home position and to prevent a trigger from completing a full stroke when a plurality of clips are substantially exhausted. The apparatus may include a trip mechanism including a trip lever biased into contact with the pusher bar, wherein distal movement of the drive bar moves the trip mechanism until the trip lever engages a lip of the pusher bar and in turn distally moves the pusher bar. The apparatus may include a wedge plate including a distal end placeable between spaced-apart jaw members, wherein the wedge plate is moved proximally to withdraw the distal end thereof from between the jaw members when a drive channel is moved in a distal direction. 1. A method of applying surgical clips from a surgical clip applier , the method comprising the steps of:providing a surgical clip applier comprising at least a plurality of clips, jaws configured to receive and form said clips, and a trigger configured to actuate the jaws between an open position for receiving said clips and a closed position for forming said clips;actuating the trigger from an open position to a closed position to load a first clip into the jaws and to move the jaws from the open position to the closed position to form said first clip; and thenreleasing the trigger to return the trigger to the open position and to return the jaws to the open position.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the trigger can only return to the open position after the trigger has been actuated to a fully closed position.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of providing a drive bar connected to the trigger claim 1 , and wherein the step of actuating the trigger from the open position to the closed position then causes the drive bar to move distally.4. The method according to claim 3 , further comprising the step of ...

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR CLOSING LUMINAL CAVITY AND METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20130197547A1
Принадлежит: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A luminal cavity closing device can include a flexible linear shaft, a clamping mechanism which is provided at a distal portion of the shaft and has at least two arms, and a detachment mechanism configured to enable detachment of the clamping mechanism from the shaft. The arms of the clamping mechanism can be configured so as to be insertable into hollow tubular structures located adjacent to and on both sides of a luminal cavity present in a hollow tubular structure bifurcation area. The clamping mechanism operates between an expanded state wherein the interval of the arms is enlarged to a contracted state wherein the interval of the arms is contracted. 1. A luminal cavity closing device comprising:a flexible shaft;a clamping mechanism located at a distal portion of the shaft, the clamping mechanism including at least two arms configured to be inserted into lumens of hollow tubular structures located adjacent to a luminal cavity present in a hollow tubular structure bifurcation area, the clamping mechanism being operable between an expanded state where an interval distance between the arms is enlarged to a contracted state where the interval distance between the arms is reduced relative to the expanded state; anda detachment mechanism configured to detach the clamping mechanism from the shaft.2. The luminal cavity closing device according to claim 1 , further comprisingan expansion-releasing section configured to change from a first state in which the expansion-releasing section is present between the arms so as to enlarge the interval distance between the arms against elastic forces to a second state in which the expansion-releasing section allows for release of forced expansion of the arms.3. The luminal cavity closing device according to claim 1 ,wherein the arms are each bent or curved at least at an intermediate portion of a longitudinal axis of each of the arms;the clamping mechanism includes a base part connected to the shaft, and a shape-restraining section ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

LIGATION DEVICE AND CLIP UNIT USED THEREIN

Номер: US20130211432A1
Автор: TERADA Kazuhiro
Принадлежит: FUJIJFILM Corporation

Each of the clip units includes a clip body having a pair of arm parts that can ligate the biological tissue and a fastening ring that accommodates the clip body and the plurality of clip units are disposed in series within the distal end of the outer sheath member Each of the fastening rings includes a connecting mechanism consisted by a locking member that connects the adjacent fastening rings each other and a fitting support the manipulation wire engaged with the locking member is pulled to release the connection of the fastening rings by the connecting mechanism 1. A ligation device for ligating a biological tissue , comprising:a flexible tube-shaped outer sheath member;a tube-shaped inner sheath member provided within the outer sheath member to be freely reciprocated;a manipulation wire provided within the sheath member to be freely reciprocated; anda plurality of clip units disposed in series within the distal end of the outer sheath member,wherein each of the clip units includes a clip body that ligates the biological tissue using a pair of arm parts biased to be largely opened each other and a base end section that connects the base ends of the arm parts, anda fastening ring configured to close the pair of arm parts by inserting the base end section of the clip body within a cylindrical body of the fastening ring, a connecting unit to connect adjacent fastening rings to each other; and', 'a disconnection unit to engage with the manipulation and deforms the connecting unit by the pull of the manipulation wire, thereby releasing the connection of the fastening rings., 'wherein the fastening ring includes2. The ligation device of claim 1 , wherein the manipulation wire includes a loop part at the front end of the manipulation wire claim 1 , and the connecting unit of the fastening ring includes:a locking member extended from one fastening ring toward the other fastening ring and including a first fitting part at the front end thereof; anda second fitting part ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Omnidirectional closure clip

Номер: US20130226199A1
Автор: Colby Harris, Gary Jordan
Принадлежит: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc

A tissue clipping device includes a capsule extending from a proximal end to a distal end and including a lumen extending therethrough, a clip including at least three arms biased toward an open configuration and connected to one another at proximal ends thereof, the arms separated from one another circumferentially about a centerline of the clip and the proximal ends of the arms slidable within the lumen of the capsule to move the clip between the open configuration, in which distal ends of the arms are separated from one another to receive tissue therebetween and a closed configuration in which distal ends of the arms are moved toward one another to grip tissue in combination with a tension member releasably coupling the clip to a proximal end of the device which remains accessible to a user, to control movement of the clip between the open and the closed configurations.

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

CLIP APPLIER

Номер: US20130226200A1
Принадлежит: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

A system for performing a medical operation includes an end effector having first and second arms, each extending from a distal end to a proximal end, the proximal ends being connected to one another, the end effector being movable between a closed configuration wherein the first and second arms are separated from one another by a first distance and an open configuration wherein the first and second arms are separated from one another by a second distance greater than the first distance, a distance between the first and second arms being substantially constant from the proximal ends to the distal ends, wherein the end effector is biased to the open configuration. A first plate element extends from a first surface configured to engage a first wall of the first arm to a second surface configured to contact target tissue in an operative configuration. A second plate element extends from a first surface configured to engage a first wall of the second jaw to a second surface configured to contact target tissue in an operative configuration. 1. A system for performing a medical operation , comprising:an end effector having first and second arms, each extending from a distal end to a proximal end, the proximal ends being connected to one another, the end effector being movable between a closed configuration wherein the first and second arms are separated from one another by a first distance and an open configuration wherein the first and second arms are separated from one another by a second distance greater than the first distance, a distance between the first and second arms being substantially constant from the proximal ends to the distal ends, wherein the end effector is biased to the open configuration;a first plate element extending from a first surface configured to engage a first wall of the first arm to a second surface configured to contact target tissue in an operative configuration; anda second plate element extending from a first surface configured to engage a ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for occluding a blood vessel

Номер: US20130226201A1
Принадлежит: Amsel Medical Corporation

Apparatus for percutaneously occluding a hollow structure, said apparatus comprising: an occluder, said occluder comprising a first component and a second component, wherein said first component is configured so that it may assume (i) a diametrically-reduced configuration for disposition within the lumen of a hollow tube, and (ii) a diametrically-expanded configuration for disposition adjacent to the hollow structure, whereby to occlude the hollow structure, and further wherein said second component percutaneously connects said first component to a site remote from said first component.

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

Narrow Profile Surgical Ligation Clip

Номер: US20130245651A1
Принадлежит: Teleflex Medical Incorporated

A narrow profile surgical ligation clip has two legs with clamping surfaces joined by a hinge near the proximal ends, allowing the clip to reversibly open and close. A locking mechanism is proximal to the hinge to bias or lock the clip closed, including first and second jaw structures spaced on opposite sides of a longitudinal axis of the clip thereby defining a locking space therebetween. In one embodiment, a wedge or buttress body moves by application of an external force applied to a proximal end of the clip towards the hinge to move into the locking space such that one or more outer surfaces or projections of portions of the body fit into or abut against complementary surfaces or other parts of the locking mechanism or clip assembly to bias or lock the clip in a closed position and provide additional closing force to the inner clamping surfaces. 1. A surgical ligation clip , defining a longitudinal axis and comprising:first and second legs each extending along the longitudinal axis and having proximal and distal end portions with respect to said longitudinal axis,a clip hinge joining the first and second legs at a point on their respective proximal end portions, the first and second legs each having inner clamping surfaces between the clip hinge and the distal end portions of said first and second legs, the clamping surfaces being substantially apposed when the clip is in a fully closed position,a first jaw structure on the first leg extending proximal to the clip hinge, the first jaw structure having a first curved inner surface extending from the clip hinge and facing the longitudinal axis and being substantially concave viewed from said axis,a second jaw structure on the second leg extending proximal to the clip hinge and having a second curved inner surface extending from the clip hinge and facing the longitudinal axis and being substantially concave viewed from said axis, anda buttress body extending from and connected to at least one of the first or the ...

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR OCCLUDING A HOLLOW ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE

Номер: US20130245652A1
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A method of occluding an appendage of the heart with a clamp including at least first and second elongate clamping portions, the first and second elongate clamping portions including tissue engaging surfaces that promote tissue ingrowth. The method includes implanting the clamp by positioning the first and second elongate clamping portions on opposite sides of the appendage. At least one of the first or second elongate clamping portions is biased toward the other of the first and second elongate clamping portions to place the clamp into a clamping position on the appendage. Tissue ingrowth into the tissue engaging surfaces retains the clamp in place on the appendage. 1. A method of occluding an appendage of the heart with a clamp including at least first and second elongate clamping portions , the first and second elongate clamping portions including tissue engaging surfaces that promote tissue ingrowth , the method comprising:implanting the clamp by positioning the first and second elongate clamping portions on opposite sides of the appendage;biasing at least one of the first or second elongate clamping portions toward the other of the first and second elongate clamping portions to place the clamp into a clamping position on the appendage and thereby occlude the appendage; andpromoting tissue ingrowth into the tissue engaging surfaces to retain the clamp in place on the appendage.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises:accessing the appendage of the heart through an intercostal space of a patient.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:moving at least one of the first and second elongate clamp portions away from the other of the first and second elongate clamping portions;repositioning the clamp on the appendage; andmoving at least one of the first or second elongate clamping portions toward the other of the first and second elongate clamping portions to occlude the appendage.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:delivering the ...

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

ZERO ARTIFACT VASCULAR CLIP METHOD AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20130245653A1
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The present invention relates to vascular clip made of biocompatible, non-metallic material that minimizes artifacts and obscuration of a diagnostic image developed using modalities such as CATSCAN, and MRI. The vascular clip is dimensionally comparable to metal clips, while maintaining sufficient clamping force to stop the flow of blood from an aneurysm, a subarachnoid hemorrhage or bleeding on the brain. 1. A re-attachable vascular clip comprising:two jaws having clamping surfaces;two flexible members manipulating the two jaws to close;a tension member latching the two flexible members to lock the two jaws in a closed position; andwherein unlatching the tension member unlocks the two jaws.2. The re-attachable vascular clip according to wherein the tension member is pivotably attached to at least one of the two flexible members.3. The re-attachable vascular clip according to wherein the tension member further comprising a first and second tension arm.4. The re-attachable vascular clip according to wherein the tension member further comprising a single tension arm.5. The re-attachable vascular clip according to wherein the tension member further comprising opposing clasps.6. The re-attachable vascular clip according to wherein the tension member further comprising a clip actuator manipulating the tension member to latch and unlatch the two flexible members.7. The re-attachable vascular clip according to wherein the two jaws close at a clamping force in a range of 50 to 500 grams of force.8. The re-attachable vascular clip according to wherein the vascular clip is a biocompatible plastic material.9. The re-attachable vascular clip according to wherein the vascular clip produces no imaging interference.10. An aneurysm clip producing minimal interference in imaging comprising:a compressible frame of a plastic material;a clamping member extending from the compressible frame; andwherein compressing the frame produces forces at the clamping member in a range of 50 to 500 ...

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC SURGICAL LIGATION CLIP APPLIER

Номер: US20130253540A1
Принадлежит: Teleflex Medical Incorporated

An applier for ligation clip is provided. The applier includes: an outer tube having mounting bosses; a pair of jaws pivotally connected to the mounting bosses, the jaws having actuating projections; a feed tube located in the outer tube and configured to move axially within the outer tube, the feed tube having actuating slots in which the actuating projections are located; a clip lock arm located in the outer tube and configured to move axially within the outer tube; and a clip advance arm located in the outer tube and configured to move axially within the outer tube, the clip advance arm having flexible pinchers at one end of the clip advance arm. A method of applying a ligation clip is also disclosed. 1. An applier for ligation clip comprising:an outer tube having mounting bosses;a pair of jaws pivotally connected to the mounting bosses, the jaws having actuating projections;a feed tube located in the outer tube and configured to move axially within the outer tube, the feed tube having actuating slots in which the actuating projections are located;a clip lock arm located in the outer tube and configured to move axially within the outer tube; anda clip advance arm located in the outer tube and configured to move axially within the outer tube, the clip advance arm having flexible pinchers at one end of the clip advance arm.2. The applier of claim 1 , wherein the actuating slots are configured to cause the jaws to open when the feed tube is moved in a direction toward the jaws and close the jaws when the feed tube is moved in a direction away from the jaws.3. The applier of claim 1 , further comprising spring fingers on the feed tube configured to prevent a clip in the applier from moving away from the jaws when the clip advance arm is moving away from the jaws.4. The applier of claim 1 , further comprising a slot in the feed tube and a portion of the clip lock arm extends through the slot in the feed tube.5. The applier of claim 1 , wherein the flexible pinchers ...

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

SURGICAL CLIP APPLIER AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130253541A1
Автор: Zergiebel Earl M.
Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

Surgical clip appliers are provided and includes a channel assembly extending distally from a housing; a clip carrier disposed within said channel assembly and defining a channel and a plurality of windows therein; a plurality of clips slidably disposed within said channel of said clip carrier; a wedge plate reciprocally disposed within said channel assembly, said wedge plate being operatively connected to said handles and including a plurality of apertures formed along a length thereof; and a clip follower slidably disposed within said channel of said clip carrier and disposed proximally of said plurality of clips, said clip follower being configured and adapted for selective engagement with said windows of said clip carrier and said apertures of said wedge plate. The clip follower is configured and adapted to urge said plurality of clips, in a distal direction relative to said clip carrier, upon reciprocal movement of said wedge plate. 1. A surgical clip applier , comprising:a housing;at least one handle pivotably connected to opposite sides of the housing;a channel assembly fixed to and extending from the housing;a pair of jaws supported on and extending from a distal end of the channel assembly;a clip carrier disposed within said channel assembly and defining a channel;a plurality of clips slidably disposed within said channel of said clip carrier;a clip follower slidably disposed within said channel of said clip carrier at a location proximal of said plurality of clips;a drive channel translatably disposed within at least one of said housing and said channel assembly, said drive channel having a first end operatively connected to at least one of said handles and a second end configured and dimensioned to selectively engage said pair of jaws to effectuate closure thereof;a pusher bar translatably disposed within at least one of said housing and said channel assembly, said pusher bar being connected to said drive channel via a motion multiplier system, a distal ...

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

MANUAL SURGICAL LIGATION CLIP APPLIER

Номер: US20130261642A1
Принадлежит: Teleflex Medical Incorporated

A ligation clip applier is provided. The clip applier includes: a pair of jaws; a distal clevis tube to which the jaws are pivotally mounted; a proximal clevis tube located behind the distal clevis tube, wherein the distal clevis tube and the proximal clevis tubes move axially with respect to each other; a clip lock actuator fixed to one of the proximal and distal clevis tubes; and a distal pushrod extending through the distal and proximal clevis tubes and forming a camming connection with the jaws configured to close and move the jaws toward a proximal direction toward the clip lock actuator when the distal pushrod is moved in the proximal direction. A method for applying a clip on a vessel is disclosed. 1. A ligation clip applier comprising:a pair of jaws;a distal clevis tube to which the jaws are pivotally mounted;a proximal clevis tube located behind the distal clevis tube, wherein the distal clevis tube and the proximal clevis tubes move axially with respect to each other;a clip lock actuator fixed to one of the proximal and distal clevis tubes; anda distal pushrod extending through the distal and proximal clevis tubes and forming a camming connection with the jaws configured to close and move the jaws toward a proximal direction toward the clip lock actuator when the distal pushrod is moved in the proximal direction.2. The clip applier of claim 1 , further comprising a handle actuator operatively connected to the distal pushrod and configured to move the distal pushrod in a proximal direction when the actuator is actuated.3. The clip applier of claim 1 , further comprising a projection on the clip lock actuator configured to contact a buttress on a clip contained in the jaws and move the buttress to a locking position when the clip is moved against the clip lock actuator by the movement of the jaws toward the proximal direction when the distal pushrod is moved in the proximal direction.4. The clip applier of claim 1 , further comprising a spring biasing the ...

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

Multi-lumen-catheter retractor system for a minimally-invasive, operative gastrointestinal treatment

Номер: US20130274553A1
Принадлежит: Macroplata Inc

Improved methods and devices for performing an endoscopic surgery are provided. Systems are taught for operatively treating gastrointestinal disorders endoscopically in a stable, yet dynamic operative environment, and in a minimally-invasive manner. Such systems include, for example, an endoscopic surgical suite. The surgical suite can have a reversibly-expandable retractor that expands to provide a stable, operative environment within a subject. The expansion can be asymmetric around a stabilizer subsystem to maximize space for a tool and an endoscope to each be maneuvered independently to visualize a target tissue and treat the target tissue from outside the patient in a minimally invasive manner.

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPIC SURGICAL CLIP APPLIER

Номер: US20130274767A1
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An apparatus for application of surgical clips to body tissue is provided and includes a handle assembly; a shaft assembly including a housing extending distally from the handle assembly and defining a longitudinal axis; a plurality of surgical clips disposed within the shaft assembly; a jaw mounted adjacent a distal end portion of the shaft assembly, the jaw being movable between an open spaced-apart condition and a closed approximated condition; and a pusher bar reciprocally disposed within the housing of the shaft assembly and being detachably connectable to the housing of the shaft assembly, the pusher bar being configured to load a distal-most surgical clip into the jaws during distal movement and remain connected to the housing of the shaft assembly and in a distally advanced position during an approximation of the jaws. 1. An apparatus for application of surgical clips to body tissue , the apparatus comprising: jaws supported thereon and being movable between an open spaced-apart condition and a closed approximated condition;', 'a clip carrier disposed in the shaft assembly and defining a clip channel,', 'a plurality of surgical clips slidably disposed within the clip channel of the clip carrier;', 'a pusher bar reciprocally disposed relative to the shaft assembly, the pusher bar being configured to load a distal-most surgical clip, of the plurality of surgical clips, into the jaws during each distal advancement of the pusher bar, the pusher bar including a proximally extending catch;', 'a clip follower slidably disposed within the clip channel of the clip carrier and disposed proximally of the plurality of surgical clips, the clip follower includes a lock-out tab extending from a surface thereof, the lock-out tab defining a window, wherein the window of the lock-out tab receives the catch of the pusher bar following a firing of a final surgical clip thereby preventing movement of the pusher bar in a proximal direction., 'a shaft assembly defining a ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

SURGICAL CLIP APPLIER

Номер: US20130289583A1
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A surgical clip applier is provided including a housing; a pair of handles; a channel assembly extending from the housing; a clip carrier disposed within said channel assembly and defining a channel and a plurality of windows; a wedge plate slidably disposed within said channel assembly and being operatively connected to said handles, said wedge plate including a plurality of apertures formed along a length thereof; a plurality of clips slidably disposed within said channel of said clip carrier; and a clip follower slidably disposed within said channel of said clip carrier at a location proximal of said plurality of clips. The clip follower is configured and adapted for selective engagement with said windows of said clip carrier and said apertures of said wedge plate to distally urge said plurality of clips relative to said clip carrier upon a distal advancement of said wedge plate. 1. A surgical clip applier , comprising:a housing;at least one handle pivotably connected to the housing;a channel assembly fixed to and extending from the housing;a jaw assembly including a pair of jaws extending from an end of said channel assembly, opposite said housing, said jaw assembly adapted to accommodate a clip therein and being operable to effect closure of a clip in response to movement of said at least one handle;a clip carrier disposed within said channel assembly and defining a channel and a plurality of windows;a plurality of clips slidably disposed within said channel of said clip carrier;a wedge plate slidably disposed within at least one of said housing and said channel assembly, said wedge plate having a first end operatively connected to said at least one handle and a second distal end configured for selective operative interposition between the pair of jaws, the wedge plate defining a plurality of apertures formed along a length thereof;a clip pusher bar slidably disposed within at least one of said housing and said channel assembly, said pusher bar having a first ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

VASCULAR CLIP

Номер: US20130289588A1

The present disclosure provides a clip for application to a renal artery to induce hypertension. The clip includes a pair of arms between which is formed a slot. The arms are supported by a base portion. The clip may include various curved surfaces to prevent snagging and damage when applied to the renal artery. Also, the clip is preferably constructed of stock titanium rods to have a unitary and stiff construction. Further, the clip includes a pair of cylindrical suture openings that retain a suture passed therethrough after the clip is applied to the renal artery. The suture firmly retains the clip on the artery. 1. A vascular clip comprising:a pair of arms defining a slot extending therebetween;a base portion connecting the pair of arms; andat least one curved surface.2. The vascular clip of claim 1 , wherein the base portion defines an end portion of the slot.3. The vascular clip of claim 2 , wherein the base portion includes the curved surface and the curved surface defines the end portion of the slot.4. The vascular clip of claim 3 , wherein the pair of arms extend parallel to each other from the base portion.5. The vascular clip of claim 4 , wherein the pair of arms have a curved peripheral surface.6. The vascular clip of claim 5 , wherein the base portion extends between ends of the pair of arms and the clip has a U-shape.7. The vascular clip of claim 6 , wherein the base portion has an elliptical cross-section.8. The vascular clip of claim 7 , wherein the curved peripheral surface is a cylindrical surface.9. The vascular clip of claim 7 , wherein the curved peripheral surface extends over a portion of the base portion not defining the slot.10. The vascular clip of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the pair of arms includes the curved surface.11. The vascular clip of claim 10 , wherein the curved surface includes a medial bevel defining a peripheral edge of the slot.12. The vascular clip of claim 11 , wherein the curved surface includes a lateral bevel ...

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

SURGICAL CLIP APPLIER WITH DISSECTOR

Номер: US20130296891A1
Автор: Hartoumbekis Elias
Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

A surgical clip applier is provided including a housing; at least one handle pivotably connected to the housing; a channel assembly extending distally from the housing; a jaw assembly including a pair of jaws extending from an end of the channel assembly, opposite the housing, the jaw assembly adapted to accommodate a clip of a plurality of clips loaded in the clip applier and being operable to effect formation of the clip in response to movement of the at least one handle; and a dissector bar supported on the housing and the channel assembly, wherein the dissector bar is actuatable from the housing and includes a proximal position wherein a distal end of the dissector bar is disposed proximal of a distal-most end of the jaw assembly, and at least one distal position wherein the distal end of the dissector bar projects beyond the distal-most end of the jaw assembly.

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

Endoscopic Surgical Clip Applier with Clip Retention

Номер: US20130296892A1
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An apparatus for application of surgical clips to body tissue is provided and includes a handle assembly; a shaft assembly including a housing extending distally from the handle assembly and defining a longitudinal axis; a plurality of surgical clips disposed within the shaft assembly; a jaw mounted adjacent a distal end portion of the shaft assembly, the jaw being movable between an open spaced-apart condition and a closed approximated condition; and a pusher bar reciprocally disposed within the housing of the shaft assembly and being detachably connectable to the housing of the shaft assembly, the pusher bar being configured to load a distal-most surgical clip into the jaws during distal movement and remain connected to the housing of the shaft assembly and in a distally advanced position during an approximation of the jaws. 1. An apparatus for application of surgical clips to body tissue , the apparatus comprising: a housing;', 'a plurality of surgical clips disposed within the housing;', 'a jaw mounted adjacent a distal end portion of the housing, the jaw being movable between an open spaced-apart condition and a closed approximated condition;', 'a pusher bar disposed within the housing for reciprocal movement between proximal and distal positions, the pusher bar being configured to load a distal-most surgical clip into the jaws while the jaws are in the open condition and remain in the distal position during an approximation of the jaws;', 'an advancer plate disposed within the housing for reciprocal movement between proximal and distal positions, wherein the advancer plate is engaged by the pusher bar during a distal and a proximal movement of the pusher bar to effectuate one of a distal and proximal movement of the advancer plate; and', 'a wedge plate disposed within the housing for reciprocal movement between proximal and distal positions, wherein a distal end of the wedge plate is disposed in the jaws when in the distal position and a distal end thereof is ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

APPLICATOR INSTRUMENTS FOR DISPENSING SURGICAL FASTENERS DURING OPEN REPAIR PROCEDURES

Номер: US20130304092A1
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An applicator instrument for dispensing surgical fasteners includes a housing, a firing system disposed in the housing and being moveable in distal and proximal directions along a first axis, and an elongated shaft extending from the housing, the elongated shaft having a proximal section and a distal section that is oriented at an angle relative to the proximal section. A plurality of surgical fasteners are disposed in the elongated shaft. The applicator instrument has a handle that extends upwardly from the housing along a second axis that defines an acute angle with the first axis. A trigger is mounted on the handle, and a linkage couples the trigger with the handle and the firing system. When the trigger is squeezed, the linkage guides the trigger along a linear path of movement relative to the handle. 1. An applicator instrument for dispensing surgical fasteners comprising:a housing;a firing system disposed in said housing and being moveable in distal and proximal directions along a first axis;an elongated shaft extending from said housing, said elongated shaft having a proximal section and a distal section that is oriented at an angle relative to the proximal section;a plurality of surgical fasteners disposed in said elongated shaft for being dispensed from a distal end of said elongated shaft;a handle extending upwardly from said housing along a second axis that defines an acute angle with said first axis;a trigger mounted on said handle;a linkage coupling said trigger with said handle and said firing system, wherein when said trigger is squeezed toward said handle, said linkage guides said trigger along a linear path of movement relative to said handle.2. The applicator instrument as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said trigger has a longitudinal axis that is parallel to the second axis of said handle claim 1 , and wherein the second axis of said handle and the longitudinal axis of said trigger slope toward the distal end of said elongated shaft.3. The ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPIC IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20130304094A1
Принадлежит: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

Disclosed is a system for endoscopically implanting a medical implant, including an anchor, within a body cavity such as adjacent the gastroesophageal junction in a human stomach. The system includes one or more anchors positionable within one or more openings formed in tissue within the body cavity, such as cutouts formed in plicated body tissue. Tools are disclosed for positioning the anchors within the openings, and for coupling a food restrictor to the anchors. 1. A medical implant system for use in the stomach of a patient , comprisingan intraoral plication device for forming in the patient's stomach, by intraoral access, a tissue plication having an opening surrounded by a plurality of staples,an anchor having a base, an elastically deformable head, and a stem connecting the base and head, said base and said head in its undeformed state having dimensions larger than that of the plication opening formed by said device, allowing the anchor to be attached to said plication, with the anchor stem extending through said opening, by pulling the anchor head in a deformed state through said opening, anda grasper tool adapted, with said anchor delivered into a patient's stomach adjacent said plication to: (i) be manipulated through said plication opening, (ii) grasp the anchor head, (iii) pull the anchor head through said opening, by deforming the anchor head, thereby to attach the anchor to the tissue plication, and (iv) detach from the anchor.2. The medical implant system of claim 1 , wherein said anchor head includes an elastically deformable ring and struts connecting the ring to the stem claim 1 , and said grasper tool engages said ring as it pulls the anchor head through said opening.3. The medical implant system of claim 1 , wherein said anchor head includes an elastically deformable ring claim 1 , struts connecting the ring to the stem claim 1 , and a loop connected to said ring claim 1 , and said grasper tool engages one of said ring or loop as it pulls the ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

BUSHING ARM DEFORMATION MECHANISM

Номер: US20130304095A1
Принадлежит: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

A medical device includes (a) a capsule including a lumen extending therethrough, a proximal end of the capsule including at least one window extending therethrough; (b) a bushing including a channel extending therethrough, a distal end including at least one arm extending distally therefrom such that a corresponding one of the arms is releasably engagable with a corresponding one of the windows; and (c) a core member including a locking portion and at least one engaging element. The locking portion is sized and shaped to be received within the channel of the bushing to apply a pressure to the arm such that the arm engages the windows. The engaging element extends laterally outward from a portion of the core member such that the engaging element engages a corresponding one of the arms to deform the arms radially inward and out of engagement with the windows. 1. A release mechanism for a medical device , comprising:a capsule extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and including a lumen extending therethrough, the proximal end of the capsule including a first window extending therethrough;a bushing extending from a proximal end to a distal end and including a channel extending therethrough, the distal end including a first arm extending distally therefrom such that the first arm is releasably engagable with the first window of the capsule; anda core member including a locking portion and a first engaging elements, the locking portion sized and shaped to be received within the channel of the bushing to apply a radially outward pressure to the first arm such that the first arm engages the first window of the capsule, the first arm extending radially outward from a portion of the core member such that the first engaging element engages the first arm to deform the first arm radially inward and out of engagement with the first window of the capsule.2. The release mechanism of claim 1 , further comprising a second window on the capsule and a second arm ...

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

JAW CLOSURE MECHANISM FOR A SURGICAL CLIP APPLIER

Номер: US20130310849A1
Автор: Malkowski Jaroslaw T.
Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

A jaw closure mechanism for use in a surgical clip applier having first and second jaws movable relative to one another between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position to form a surgical clip about tissue. The jaw closure mechanism includes first and second eccentric wheels rotatably coupled to the respective first and second jaws. Each of the wheels includes a center and a pivot point that is offset relative to the center. A cable is disposed about each of the wheels. The cable is engaged to the first wheel at a first engagement point and to the second wheel at a second engagement point such that, upon application of a drive force to the cable, the wheels are rotated and displaced relative to the respective jaws from a first position to a second position to urge the jaws from the spaced-apart position to the approximated position. 1. A jaw closure mechanism for use in a surgical clip applier having first and second jaws movable relative to one another between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position to form a surgical clip about tissue , the jaw closure mechanism comprising:first and second eccentric wheels rotatably coupled to the respective first and second jaws, each of the first and second eccentric wheels including a center and a pivot point that is offset relative to the center; anda cable disposed about each of the first and second eccentric wheels, the cable engaged to the first eccentric wheel at a first engagement point and to the second eccentric wheel at a second engagement point such that, upon application of a drive force to the cable, the first and second eccentric wheels are rotated and displaced relative to the respective first and second jaws from a first position to a second position to urge the first and second jaws from the spaced-apart position to the approximated position.2. The jaw closure mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the first position claim 1 , the center claim 1 , the pivot point claim 1 , ...

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

Lock Bar Spring and Clip for Implant Deployment Device

Номер: US20130310852A1
Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

A system for closing an aperture in a biological tissue includes an implant deployment device having at least one frame arm. At least one clip is connected to the at least one frame arm and configured to releasably retain a surgical implant to the frame arm. A lock bar including at least one spring member is disposed on the at least one frame arm and is configured to bias the clips towards a closed position.

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPIC FUNDOPLICATION DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE

Номер: US20130317524A1
Принадлежит: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

Endoscopic devices and methods used for fastening multiple tissue layers, such as, for example, an endoscopic fundoplication procedure, are disclosed. The endoluminal device includes a tissue fastener, a flexible needle having means for grasping and releasing a portion of the tissue fastener, and a deflector for deflecting and guiding the needle toward the multiple tissue layers. 1. An endoluminal surgical device for fastening multiple tissue layers , comprising:a tissue fastener;a flexible needle having means for grasping and releasing a portion of the tissue fastener; anda deflector for deflecting and guiding the needle toward the multiple tissue layers.2. The surgical device as defined in claim 1 , wherein the deflector includes an elongated tube.3. The surgical device as defined in claim 1 , further comprising an A-frame head configured to receive the deflector and move axially relative to the deflector.4. The surgical device as defined in claim 3 , wherein the A-frame head includes a slot for guiding the deflector.5. The surgical device as defined in claim 3 , wherein the A-frame head includes a foldable arm having an opening.6. The surgical device as defined in claim 2 , wherein the deflector defines a conduit therein for guiding the needle claim 2 , wherein the conduit is curved to deflect and guide the needle toward the multiple tissue layers.7. The surgical device as defined in claim 6 , wherein the conduit includes a proximal portion and a distal portion claim 6 , the proximal portion extending substantially axially within the deflector and the distal portion angled relative to the proximal portion.8. The surgical device as defined in claim 7 , wherein the distal portion is substantially perpendicular to the proximal portion of the deflector.9. The surgical device as defined in claim 7 , wherein the distal portion communicates with an opening defined by a side surface of the deflector.10. The surgical device as defined in claim 7 , wherein:the deflector ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPIC CLIP APPLIER

Номер: US20130325040A1
Автор: Zammataro Thomas
Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

An endoscopic surgical clip applier is provided, wherein a distal end of the surgical clip applier is introduced to a target surgical site through a cannula having a fixed diameter lumen. The surgical clip applier comprises an endoscopic portion supported by and extending from a handle assembly, and a pair of jaws supported at a distal end of an outer tube, wherein the pair of jaws are movable between a fully open condition and approximated conditions. When the pair of jaws are in the fully open condition the pair of jaws extend radially beyond an outer diameter of the outer tube to a dimension greater than the fixed diameter of the lumen of the cannula; and when the pair of jaws are in at least one approximated condition the pair of jaws have a transverse dimension permitting passage through the lumen of the cannula. 1. An endoscopic surgical clip applier for application of surgical clips to body tissue , wherein a distal end of the surgical clip applier is introduced to a target surgical site through a cannula having a fixed diameter lumen , the surgical clip applier comprising:a handle assembly including a trigger actuatable to actuate the surgical clip applier; an outer tube having a diameter dimensioned for passage through the lumen of the cannula;', 'wherein when the pair of jaws are in the fully open condition the pair of jaws extend radially beyond an outer diameter of the outer tube to a dimension greater than the fixed diameter of the lumen of the cannula; and when the pair of jaws are in at least one approximated condition the pair of jaws have a transverse dimension permitting passage through the lumen of the cannula;', 'a pair of jaws supported at a distal end of the outer tube, wherein the pair of jaws are movable between a fully open condition and approximated conditions,'}, a distal-most position wherein the nose is interposed between the pair of jaws to maintain the pair of jaws in the fully open condition; and', 'at least one proximal position ...

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

AUTOMATED SURGICAL AND INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES

Номер: US20140005684A1
Принадлежит:

Described herein are an apparatus and methods for automating subtasks in surgery and interventional medical procedures. The apparatus consists of a robotic positioning platform, an operating system with automation programs, and end-effector tools to carry out a task under supervised autonomy. The operating system executes an automation program, based on one or a fusion of two or more imaging modalities, guides real-time tracking of mobile and deformable targets in unstructured environment while the end-effector tools execute surgical interventional subtasks that require precision, accuracy, maneuverability and repetition. The apparatus and methods make these medical procedures more efficient and effective allowing a wider access and more standardized outcomes and improved safety. 1. A system for performing an automated surgical procedure , comprising:a sensor that provides information regarding a surgical field;a user interface configured to receive commands issued by a surgeon;a feedback device configured to relay information to the surgeon;a surgical tool having an end portion used for performing a surgical task;a surgical robot that is coupled to the surgical tool and that positions and orients the surgical tool; identify positions in at least one of a target tissue, surrounding tissues and the surgical tool end portion based on the sensor data,', 'track the identified positions in at least one of the target tissue, the surrounding tissues and the tool end effector; and, 'a track processing module implemented by processing hardware and configured to receive sensor data from the sensor,'}a control module implemented by the processing hardware and configured to process data received from the sensor, the track processing module, and the user interface via an automation program, to generate and send commands to the surgical robot.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the system comprises a plurality of sensors that provide information regarding the surgical ...

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

Replaceable clip cartridge for a clip applier

Номер: US20140005694A1
Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc

A surgical device for clipping tissue can include a replaceable cartridge comprising a stack of clips contained therein and a firing drive configured to reciprocatingly eject, or deploy, the clips from the cartridge. The cartridge and/or the surgical device can include a firing chamber wherein the clips can be sequentially pushed into the firing chamber along a supply axis. The firing drive can include a firing member which is moved along a firing axis to deploy a clip positioned in the firing chamber wherein the supply axis can be transverse to the firing axis.

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

Empty clip cartridge lockout

Номер: US20140005695A1
Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc

A surgical device for clipping tissue can include a replaceable cartridge comprising a stack of clips contained therein and a firing drive configured to reciprocatingly eject, or deploy, the clips from the cartridge. After the clips have been deployed from the cartridge, a blocking member can be positioned to impede or block the firing drive. In at least one embodiment, the cartridge can include a biasing member configured to bias the blocking member into a firing chamber defined in the cartridge and/or surgical device. The surgical device can also include a crimping drive configured to deform a clip after it has been ejected from the cartridge. The blocking member can also be configured to impede or block the crimping drive after all of the clips from the cartridge have been used.

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

Surgical Clip Having Compliant Portion

Номер: US20140018830A1
Автор: IV Frederick E., Shelton
Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

A clip is provided that can be used for ligating tissue, such as vessels, other tubular ducts, and the like. The clip has opposed first and second leg members having proximal and distal ends. The proximal end of each leg member is connected by an apex. The clip has a compliant portion formed on the inner surface of at least one of the first and second leg members. The compliant portion can fill gaps left by springback of the clip after formation. 1. A surgical clip , comprising:a. a pair of opposed first and second leg members having proximal and distal ends, said opposed first and second leg members deformable towards each other causing a clip deformation, said clip deformation having an elastic component and a plastic component;b. an apex having opposed ends joining the proximal ends of said first and second leg members; andc. a compliant portion formed on an inner surface of at least one of said first and second leg members, said compliant portion having a thickness, wherein said compliant portion thickness is greater than said elastic component.2. The surgical clip of claim 1 , wherein said surgical clip defines a longitudinal centerline claim 1 , and said compliant portion comprises a plurality of ribs extending away from said inner surface towards said longitudinal centerline.3. The surgical clip of claim 2 , wherein said plurality of ribs extends from said first and said second leg members claim 2 , and at least a portion of said plurality of ribs interlocks when said surgical clip is in a formed position.4. The surgical clip of claim 1 , wherein said compliant portion is less compliant than tissue to which said surgical clip is applicable.5. The surgical clip of claim 1 , wherein said one of first and second leg members comprises a groove extending along a portion thereof and said compliant portion is overmolded onto said one of first and second leg members utilizing said groove.6. The surgical clip of claim 1 , wherein said compliant portion is created from ...

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

Method For Applying A Surgical Clip Having A Compliant Portion

Номер: US20140018832A1
Автор: IV Frederick E., Shelton
Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

A method of applying a surgical clip, wherein the clip has a rigid portion with a pair of opposed first and second leg members having proximal and distal ends and a knee portion formed therebetween. The clip also has an apex with opposed ends joining the proximal ends of the first and second leg members, and a compliant portion formed on an inner surface of at least one of the first and second leg members. The method includes the step of placing the opposed first and second leg members around a tissue to be ligated, and deforming the opposed first and second leg members towards each other. The method further comprises releasing the first and second leg members to cause a separation of the first and second leg members, wherein the separation is less than the total of thickness of the compliant portion and the thickness of the tissue within the first and second leg members. 1. A method of applying a surgical clip , the method comprising: i. a rigid portion comprising a pair of opposed first and second leg members having proximal and distal ends with a knee portion formed therebetween;', 'ii. an apex having opposed ends joining the proximal ends of said first and second leg members; and a compliant portion formed on an inner surface of at least one of said first and second leg members;, 'a. providing a surgical clip comprisingb. placing said opposed first and second leg members around a tissue to be ligated;c. deforming said opposed first and second leg members towards each other; andd. releasing said first and second leg members to cause a separation of said first and second leg members, wherein said separation is less than the total of thickness of said compliant portion and the thickness of the tissue within said first and second leg members.2. The method of wherein the step of deforming said opposed first and second leg members towards each other comprises elastically and plastically deforming said opposed first and second leg members towards each other.3. The ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

SURGICAL CLIP APPLICATOR

Номер: US20140039524A1
Принадлежит: Aesculap AG

A surgical clip applicator for U-shaped or V-shaped clips having two legs connected to each other by a connecting region is provided. In order to enable application and secure closure of the clips with a reduced expenditure of force, the applicator, which has a handle, an adjoining shaft and at the free end of the shaft an applying tool, which is actuatable with the handle and has two tool jaws which are transferable from an open, idle position to a closed position when actuated, is configured with receiving areas for the clip to be applied. These receiving areas each have an abutment surface for one of the legs, which extends at least over part of the length of the legs, and a recess in which the connecting region of the legs of the clip is arranged when the tool jaws are in the closed position. 1. Surgical clip applicator for U-shaped or V-shaped clips having two legs connected to each other by a connecting region , said applicator comprising a handle , an adjoining shaft and at the free end of the shaft an applying tool , which is actuatable with the handle and has two tool jaws which are transferable from an open , idle position to a closed position when actuated and each define a receiving area for the clip to be applied , the receiving areas for the clip to be applied each comprising an abutment surface for one of the legs , which extends at least over part of the length of the legs , and a recess in which the connecting region of the legs of the clip is arranged when the tool jaws are in the closed position.2. Clip applicator in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the abutment surfaces have a setback in the area of the free ends of the legs.3. Clip applicator in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the abutment surfaces are of such dimensions that the legs abut only with a middle section against the tool jaws when the tool jaws are in the closed position.4. Clip applicator in accordance with claim 3 , wherein the abutment surfaces are of such dimensions that the ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

Surgical clip applier

Номер: US20140039526A1
Автор: Jaroslaw T. Malkowski
Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

Surgical clip appliers are provided and include a housing; at least one handle pivotably connected to the housing; a channel assembly extending distally from the housing; a clip carrier disposed within the channel assembly and defining a channel and a plurality of windows therein; and a plurality of clips slidably disposed within the channel of the clip carrier. The surgical clip appliers further include a drive channel reciprocally disposed within at least one of the housing and the channel assembly; a wedge plate reciprocally disposed within the channel assembly; a pusher bar reciprocally positioned within the housing and the channel assembly; and a motion multiplier system having a plurality of linkage members configured to distally move the pusher bar by an incremental amount upon an initial actuation of the handles, and configured to proximally move the pusher bar and the wedge plate subsequent to the initial actuation of the handles.

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

POLYMER OVERMOLDED BARIATRIC CLAMP AND METHOD OF INSTALLING

Номер: US20140046345A1
Принадлежит: Advanced Bariatric Technology, LLC

A bariatric clamp may include substrate members overmolded in polymer forming first and second elongated portions, a bight portion having a flexible hinge, a fastener portion, and an engagement portion for retaining the clamp in a closed position to partition the stomach. A method for installing may include creating an opening in a patient's abdominal cavity to access the stomach, removing tissue connected to the stomach adjacent areas the clamp is to be positioned, positioning the clamp in an open position wherein first ends of the first and second elongated portions are open relative to one another, inserting the clamp into the abdominal cavity in the open position and the first and second elongated portions of the clamp separately pass through the opening in the abdominal cavity, positioning the first and second elongated portions adjacent first and second sides of the stomach, and closing the clamp to partition the stomach. 1. A bariatric clamp comprising:a first elongated portion having a distal end, a proximal end, a first substrate member, and a first polymer portion;a second elongated portion having a distal end, a proximal end, a second substrate member, and a second polymer portion;a bight portion having a flexible hinge formed at least partially from a third polymer portion, the bight portion joining the first and second elongated portions at the proximal end of the first elongated portion of the bariatric clamp and the proximal end of the second elongated portion of the bariatric clamp;a fastener portion disposed towards the distal end of the second elongated portion; andan engagement portion disposed adjacent the first elongated portion, the engagement portion operable to engage the fastener portion to retain the bariatric clamp in a substantially closed position.2. The bariatric clamp of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first substrate member or second substrate member is partially disposed within the bight portion.3. The bariatric clamp of claim ...

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

Endoscopic surgical clip applier

Номер: US20140052157A1
Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

An apparatus for application of surgical clips to body tissue has a handle portion; a body extending distally from the handle portion; a plurality of surgical clips disposed within the body; and a jaw assembly mounted adjacent a distal end portion of the body. The jaw assembly includes first and second jaw portions movable between a spaced-apart and an approximated position. The apparatus also has a wedge plate longitudinally movable between the first and the second jaw portions, a clip pusher configured to individually distally advance a surgical clip to the jaw assembly while the jaw portions are in the spaced apart position; an actuator at least partially disposed within the body and longitudinally movable in response to actuation of the handle portion; and a jaw closure member positioned adjacent the first and second jaw portions to move the jaw portions to the approximated position.

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

Lifting cap

Номер: US20140066707A1
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP

An endoscope procedure instrument provided with: a tube part that is cylindrical in shape and attaches to the front end of the endoscope, the tube part having a slit provided to the side surface thereof extending along the direction of the central axis; and a grasping member that is disposed to the tube part extending along the slit, for holding a biologic tissue with respect to the endoscope.

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

SURGICAL CLAMPING DEVICES AND TOOLS FOR USE THEREWITH

Номер: US20140074122A1
Принадлежит: SURGICLAMP PTY LTD

Embodiments of the present invention relate to surgical clamping devices and applicators for use therewith. Embodiments of the surgical clamping device comprise a body and a pair of clamping members extending from the body. An electronic controller housed within the body is coupled to control movement of at least one of the clamping members to control a pressure exerted by the clamping members on a blood vessel clamped therebetween. At least one blood flow sensor is mounted to at least one of the clamping members to detect blood flow in the blood vessel. The clamping members are locked in place when blood flow has been occluded or constricted to the desired extent. 147-. (canceled)48. A surgical clamping device comprising:a body;a pair of clamping members extending from the body; andan electronic controller housed within the body and coupled to control movement of at least one of the clamping members to control a pressure exerted by the clamping members on a blood vessel clamped therebetween.49. The device of claim 48 , comprising:a micro-motor coupled to the controller;a power supply coupled to the micro-motor and the controller; anda micro-gearbox coupled to the micro-motor and to at least one of the clamping members.50. The device of claim 48 , wherein the body comprises one or more of the following:at least one actuator coupled to the controller, wherein actuation of the at least one actuator causes the controller to increase or decrease the pressure exerted by the clamping members;a first pair of opposed actuators coupled to the controller wherein actuation of the first pair of opposed actuators causes the controller to increase the pressure exerted by the clamping members;a second pair of opposed actuators coupled to the controller wherein actuation of the second pair of opposed actuators causes the controller to decrease the pressure exerted by the clamping members;an arcuate platform for receiving the blood vessel;a ratchet mechanism or gearing mechanism for ...

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

SURGICAL CLAMP AND SURGICAL CLAMP INSTALLATION TOOL

Номер: US20140074131A1
Принадлежит: Advanced Bariatric Technology, LLC

A surgical clamp may have two elongated members with a bight portion that joins the two elongated members at a proximal end of the clamp and that may bias the two elongated members in an open position at a distal end. The bight portion may have one or more engagement features, such as a slotted aperture or other engagement or coupling feature. A clasp mechanism at the distal end of the clamp may have a male or first component disposed on or adjacent one of the two elongated members and a female or second component disposed on or adjacent the other of the two elongated members at the distal end of the clamp. 1. A surgical clamp comprising:a first elongated member having a distal end and a proximal end;a second elongated member having a distal end and a proximal end;a bight portion joining the first and second elongated members at the proximal end of the first elongated member of the surgical clamp and the proximal end of the second elongated member of the surgical clamp;a closure mechanism operable to retain the surgical clamp in a substantially closed position; anda padding material adjacent at least a portion of at least one of the first elongated member and the second elongated member.2. The surgical clamp of claim 1 , wherein the closure mechanism comprises a male component disposed towards the distal end of one of the first and second elongated members and a female component disposed towards the distal end on the other one of the first and second elongated members.3. The surgical clamp of claim 1 , wherein the bight portion is operable to bias the first and second elongated members in an open position at a distal end of the surgical clamp.4. The surgical clamp of claim 1 , wherein the padding material is adjacent at least a portion of the bight portion.5. The surgical clamp of claim 1 , wherein the bight portion has an exterior surface claim 1 , an interior surface claim 1 , and at least one engagement feature provided therein claim 1 , wherein the at least one ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

MULTI-PIECE LIGATION CLIP

Номер: US20210000474A1
Принадлежит:

Polymeric ligation clips and a clip applier for applying a polymeric ligation clip to tissue are disclosed herein. More particularly, the polymeric ligation clips include separate first and second beams that can be coupled to each other and are movable from a reduced diameter open position in which minimal strain is placed on the ligation clip to a clamped position and to a clip applier for delivering such a ligation clip to a surgical site. 1. A ligation clip comprising:a first beam having a first end portion, a second end portion, and a first clamping surface positioned between the first and second end portions, the first end portion including a first mating feature and the second end portion including first locking structure;a second beam having a first end portion, a second end portion, and a second clamping surface positioned between the first and second end portions, the first end portion of the second beam including a second mating feature and the second end portion of the second beam including second locking structure, the second mating feature adapted to be coupled to the first mating feature to couple the first beam to the second beam, wherein the first beam is movable in relation to the second beam to move the ligation clip from an open position to a clamped position, the first locking structure being adapted to engage the second locking structure to secure the ligation clip in the clamped position.2. The ligation clip of claim 1 , wherein the first mating feature includes a hook portion that defines a semi-cylindrical recess and the second mating feature includes a transverse post that is received within the semi-cylindrical recess to pivotably couple the first beam to the second beam.3. The ligation clip of claim 2 , wherein the first end portion of the second beam defines a first through bore that receives the hook portion.4. The ligation clip of claim 2 , wherein the transverse post defines one end of the through bore.5. The ligation clip of claim 4 , ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

CLIP UNIT, MUCOUS MEMBRANE LIFTING SYSTEM, AND MUCOUS MEMBRANE LIFTING METHOD

Номер: US20210000475A1
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

A clip unit includes: an arm portion including arms extending from a proximal end portion to a distal end portion so as to be openable and closeable; a holder than can hold the arms in a closed state by accommodating the proximal end portion of the arm portion; and a thread grip attached to at least one of the arms and positioned between the arms. In a state where the arms are spread open, a dimension of the thread grip in the opening/closing direction of the arms is equal to or larger than a distance between the arms in the closed state. The thread can be elastically deformed in the closed state. 2. The clip unit according to claim 1 , wherein a hardness of a surface of the thread grip that is configured to contact a thread is lower than a hardness of a surface of the first arm and the second arm.4. The clip unit according to claim 1 , wherein: a first member rotatably attached to the first arm, and', 'a second member attached to the second arm,, 'the thread grip includesa cross section of at least a part of the first member and the second member has a convex shape,the convex shape extends in a direction inclined with respect to a first line extending between the first arm and the second arm, and a second line orthogonal to the first line in the cross section,the first arm and the first member are positioned so that an apex of the convex shape of the first member is adjacent to an apex of the convex shape of the second member due to a frictional force generated between the first arm and the first member, anda sum of a distance between the first arm and the apex of the convex shape of the first member in the cross section and a distance between the second arm and the apex of the convex shape of the second member in the cross section is longer than a distance between the first arm and the second arm in the closed state.5. The clip unit according to claim 1 , wherein:the thread grip includes a first member attached to the first arm, and a second member attached to the ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

HEMOSTATIC DEVICE

Номер: US20210000476A1
Принадлежит: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A hemostatic device is disclosed capable of effectively performing hemostasis on a puncture site of a subject without generating over-pressurization compression. The hemostatic device includes a first hemostatic member and a second hemostatic member which is movable relatively close to or away from the first hemostatic member, pinches a skin around the puncture site of the subject between the first hemostatic member and the second hemostatic member when the second hemostatic member moves toward the first hemostatic member, and performs hemostasis on the puncture site. 1. A hemostatic device configured to perform hemostasis on a puncture site of a subject , the hemostatic device comprising:a first hemostatic member; anda second hemostatic member which is movable relatively close to or away from the first hemostatic member and configured to pinch a skin around the puncture site of the subject between the first hemostatic member and the second hemostatic member when the second hemostatic member moves toward the first hemostatic member.2. The hemostatic device according to claim 1 , wherein each of the first hemostatic member and the second hemostatic member includes a rotatable roller.3. The hemostatic device according to claim 2 , further comprising:an arm portion configured to pinch the skin from an outer side of the rotatable rollers of the first hemostatic member and the second hemostatic member.4. The hemostatic device according to claim 2 , wherein the rotatable rollers of the first hemostatic member and the second hemostatic member each includes a convex portion projecting radially in at least a portion in a circumferential direction.5. The hemostatic device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a securing unit configured to secure the first hemostatic member and the second hemostatic member to a hand of the subject.6. The hemostatic device according to claim 5 , wherein the securing unit includes a band-shaped member configured to be attachable to the hand ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

ADJUSTABLE ARM DEVICE FOR GRASPING TISSUES

Номер: US20210000478A1
Принадлежит: EVALVE, INC.

The present disclosure relates to repair devices configured for use in fixing or approximating tissues, such as cardiac valve tissues and particularly the leaflets of a regurgitant mitral valve. The repair device includes a shaft, a pair of proximal elements pivotally coupled to the shaft and extending from the shaft, and a pair of distal elements pivotally coupled to the shaft and extending from the shaft. The proximal and distal elements are configured so that targeted tissue can be grasped therebetween. The distal elements and/or the proximal elements include adjustable arms that can be extended and retracted to adjust the length of the gripping elements to provide more effective grasping of targeted tissues. 1. A repair device configured for repairing tissues at a targeted anatomical site , the repair device comprising:a shaft;a first distal gripping element having a medial end pivotally coupled to the shaft and extending to a free lateral end;a first proximal gripping element having a medial end pivotally coupled to the shaft and extending to a free lateral end, wherein the proximal gripping element is configured to cooperate with the distal gripping element to grasp targeted tissue therebetween; andat least one adjustable arm coupled to an associated distal gripping element or proximal gripping element so that, upon actuation, the adjustable arm extends to lengthen a lateral reach of the associated gripping element.2. The repair device of claim 1 , wherein the adjustable arm extends by translating laterally relative to the associated gripping element.3. The repair device of claim 2 , wherein the associated gripping element is configured as a track at least partially encompassing the adjustable arm.4. The repair device of claim 2 , further comprising a gear assembly claim 2 , wherein the adjustable arm extends and retracts according to forces transmitted through the gear assembly.5. The repair device of claim 1 , wherein the adjustable arm is biased toward an ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

TRANS-ESOPHAGEAL AORTIC FLOW RATE CONTROL

Номер: US20210000479A1
Автор: RABIN Joseph, Wu Zhongjun
Принадлежит:

A device and method is provided herein for esophageal impingement of a patients aorta. The device may be inserted into a patients esophagus and positioned at the location where the esophagus passes over the patients aorta. In this position, an actuation device is used to apply pressure to the patients aorta through their esophagus to impinge or occlude the aorta to stop or significantly reduce hemorrhaging. A manually operable actuator handle enables a physician to manipulate a head assembly of the device through three distinct degrees of freedom of movement so as to control placement and direction of force against the patients esophagus and, in turn, their aorta. 1. A device for the esophageal compression of a patient's aorta , comprising:an elongate tube;an actuator handle at a proximal end of said elongate tube; anda head assembly at a distal end of said elongate tube;wherein said actuator handle engages said head assembly to cause said head assembly to move through at least one of three distinct degrees of freedom of movement to apply pressure to a patient's tissue.2. The device of claim 1 , said head assembly further comprising a pair of clamp blades that are mounted to said elongate tube for slidable movement along a first axis that is perpendicular to a second claim 1 , longitudinal axis of said elongate tube claim 1 , and that are mounted to said elongate tube for pivotable movement about said first axis.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein said pair of clamp blades are spring biased away from one another.4. The device of claim 3 , said actuator handle further comprising:a clamp blade pitch control actuator moveably mounted to said handle and engaging said pair of clamp blades to pivot said clamp blades about said first axis; anda clamp blade closing actuator moveably mounted to said handle and engaging said pair of clamp blades to slide said clamp blades along said first axis.5. The device of claim 2 , wherein said head assembly is further pivotable about a ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

Hemostatic Clip With Needle Passer

Номер: US20160000433A1
Принадлежит:

A device for treating a tissue opening includes a capsule extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and including a lumen extending therethrough; a pair of arms movably housed within the lumen of the capsule such that the pair of arms are movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, the pair of arms being biased toward the open configuration such that when the pair of arms are moved distally with respect to the capsule, distal ends of the pair of arms are separated from one another to receive target tissue therebetween; a needle releasably connected to a first one of the pair of arms, the needle extending laterally inward toward a second one of the pair of arms and including a connecting structure extending along a portion thereof, the second one of the pair of arms including an opening located so that, when the pair of arms are moved to the closed configuration, the connecting structure of the needle engages the opening; and a suture extending from a portion of the needle proximally through the capsule. 115-. (canceled)16. A device for treating a tissue opening , comprising:a capsule extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and including a lumen extending therethrough;a pair of arms movably housed within the lumen of the capsule such that the pair of arms are movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, the pair of arms being biased toward the open configuration such that when the pair of arms are moved distally with respect to the capsule, distal ends of the pair of arms are separated from one another to receive target tissue therebetween;a needle releasably connected to a first one of the pair of arms, the needle extending laterally inward toward a second one of the pair of arms and including a connecting structure extending along a portion thereof, the second one of the pair of arms including an opening located so that, when the pair of arms are moved to the closed configuration, ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

HEMOSTATIC CLIP WITH NEEDLE PASSER

Номер: US20160000445A1
Принадлежит:

A device for treating a tissue opening includes a proximal portion including an elongated flexible member, a capsule releasably coupled to a distal end of the flexible member and including a lumen extending therethrough and a clip including a pair of arms movably housed within the capsule. A suture extending along a first one of the pair of arms and including a loop at a distal end thereof extending across an opening extending through the first one of the pair of arms. A suture grabbing element extending laterally from a second one of the pair of arms and including a hook so that, when the pair of arms are moved toward a closed configuration, the hook extends through the opening to grab the loop and draw the distal end of the suture from the first one of the pair of arms toward the second one of the pair of arms. 1. A device for treating a tissue opening , comprising:a proximal portion including an elongated flexible member;a capsule releasably coupled to a distal end of the flexible member, the capsule extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and including a lumen extending therethrough;a clip including a pair of arms movably housed within the lumen of the capsule such that the pair of arms are movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, the pair of arms being biased toward the open configuration such that when the pair of arms are moved distally with respect to the capsule, distal ends of the pair of arms are separated from one another to receive target tissue therebetween;a suture extending along a first one of the pair of arms and including a loop at a distal end thereof, the loop extending across an opening extending laterally through the first one of the pair of arms; anda suture grabbing element extending laterally from a second one of the pair of arms toward the first one of the pair of arms and including a hook so that, when the pair of arms are moved toward the closed configuration, the hook extends through the ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Suture clip

Номер: US20200000458A1
Автор: Manouchehr A. Miraki
Принадлежит: Edwards Lifesciences Corp

Disclosed suture clips comprise a generally disk-shaped body having an annular outer body, first and second tabs extending radially inwardly from opposing sides of the annular outer body, first and second slots passing through a thickness of the suture clip and separating the annular outer body from lateral sides of the first and second tabs, and the first and second slots comprise stepped portions configured to align the suture clip on a rail of a clip deployment device. The stepped slots create bracketing surfaces that interface with the rail on which the clips are mounted, such that the bracketing surfaces prevent or limit the freedom of the clips from tilting or shifting relative to the rail. The disclosed clips can also comprise rounded edges on engagement surfaces of the tabs to minimize particulate formation.

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING DEVICE, KITS AND METHODS FOR ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES

Номер: US20200000460A1
Принадлежит:

A surgical device is provided and includes a handle housing, an endoscopic assembly, and a follower assembly. The endoscopic assembly extends distally from the handle housing and includes an inner tube defining a longitudinal axis. The inner tube includes a distal portion defining a pair of opposed tines. The endoscopic assembly is configured to support a plurality of anchors at least partially therein. The follower assembly is disposed at least partially within the inner tube at a location proximal of the plurality of anchors, and includes a head and a shaft. A portion of the head is disposed between the pair of opposed tines. Actuation of the endoscopic surgical device causes rotation of the inner tube about the longitudinal axis relative to the handle housing, and causes distal advancement of the follower assembly relative to the inner tube. 1. A surgical device , comprising:a handle housing;an endoscopic assembly extending distally from the handle housing and including an inner tube defining a longitudinal axis, the inner tube including a distal portion defining a pair of opposed tines, the endoscopic assembly configured to support a plurality of anchors at least partially therein; anda follower assembly disposed at least partially within the inner tube at a location proximal of the plurality of anchors, the follower assembly including a head and a shaft, a portion of the head is disposed between the pair of opposed tines,wherein actuation of the endoscopic surgical device causes rotation of the inner tube about the longitudinal axis relative to the handle housing, and causes distal advancement of the follower assembly relative to the inner tube.2. The surgical device according to claim 1 , wherein the head of the follower assembly is disposed at a distal end of the shaft.3. The surgical device according to claim 1 , wherein the follower assembly includes a first ring disposed on the shaft claim 1 , the first ring is longitudinally movable relative to the shaft. ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR OCCLUSION OF LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE

Номер: US20180000485A1
Автор: Ad Niv
Принадлежит:

A device for occluding an atrial appendage includes a catheter-deliverable epicardial implant that is detachably secured to a delivery device. The implant includes an inflatable cuff that is positionable about the atrial appendage to an extent that, when adjustably inflated, the cuff physiologically occludes the atrial appendage. Such occlusion addresses health risks associated with atrial fibrillation and cardiac rhythm disorder. 1. An epicardial implant , comprising:a positioning device defining an open interior, wherein the positioning device is configured to be detachably coupled with an implant delivery device such that the positioning device may be detached from the implant delivery device after the epicardial implant is in place about the atrial appendage; andat least one expandable cuff coupled with the positioning device;wherein the positioning device is configured to selectively move the expandable cuff toward and away from an atrial appendage to position the expandable cuff in a desired position relative to the atrial appendage;wherein the at least one expandable cuff is expandable into at least a portion of the open interior of the positioning device following placement of the expandable cuff into the desired position; andwherein the at least one expandable cuff is configured to physically occlude a base of the atrial appendage when expanded.2. The epicardial implant of claim 1 , wherein:the positioning device comprises a first prong that is coupled with a second prong at a hinge that is configured to adjust a distance between the first prong and the second prong, wherein a space between the first prong and the second prong defines the open interior of the positioning device.3. The epicardial implant of claim 1 , wherein:the at least one expandable cuff comprises a plurality of distinct chambers that are sequentially or simultaneously filled with a fluid to expand the at least one expandable cuff.4. The epicardial implant of claim 3 , wherein:the fluid ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

PMVR CLIP CONFIGURATIONS FOR MITRAL LEAFLET

Номер: US20180000486A1

A clip for leaflet tissue includes a substantially cylindrical hollow body having a proximal end and a distal end. In an initial configuration of the clip, the distal end has a diameter that is smaller than the diameter of the hollow body. The distal end is held in an expanded condition for delivery into a patient. When deployed, the distal end collapses to its initial configuration to grasp onto captured leaflet tissue. 117-. (canceled)18. A clip for leaflet tissue , the clip comprising:a substantially cylindrical hollow body having a main portion having a longitudinal axis, a first end portion and a second end portion, the main portion having a first diameter, the body having an initial configuration and a use configuration, wherein a first end of the second end portion adjacent to the main portion has a second diameter equal to the first diameter,', 'a second end of the second end portion remote from the main portion has a third diameter less than the first diameter,', 'a first end of the first end portion adjacent to the main portion has a fourth diameter equal to the first diameter, and', 'a second end of the first end portion remote from the main portion has a fifth diameter greater than the first diameter, and, 'in the initial configuration,'}in the use configuration, the main body is inverted relative to the main body in the initial configuration, and the second end of the first end portion has a diameter less than the first diameter.19. The clip according to claim 18 , wherein the second end portion includes a plurality of fingers.20. The clip according to claim 19 , wherein the first end portion includes a plurality of fingers.21. The clip according to claim 18 , wherein the second end portion includes a serrated edge.22. The clip according to claim 21 , wherein the first end portion includes a serrated edge.23. The clip according to claim 18 , wherein the third diameter is up to 50% smaller than the first diameter.24. The clip according to claim 18 , ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

Apparatus and methods for maintaining a force upon tissue using a loop member

Номер: US20190000497A1
Принадлежит: Cook Medical Technologies LLC

The present embodiments provide apparatus and methods for treating tissue by applying a force to the tissue. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a deployable segment having proximal and distal regions, a main body extending therebetween, and a loop member formed at the distal region of the deployable segment. A cannula having a bore is dimensioned to circumferentially surround at least a portion of the main body at a location proximal to the loop member, and a spring member is disposed between the cannula and the loop member. The proximal end of the spring member is affixed to the cannula, and the distal end of the spring member is movable to apply a compressive force to adjust the size of the opening of the loop member and compress tissue disposed within the opening of the loop member. In an alternative embodiment, the cannula is omitted, and a diameter of the loop member is configured to be reduced and increased any number of times before final deployment of the deployable segment. 138-. (canceled)39. Apparatus for treating tissue by applying a force to the tissue , the apparatus comprising:a deployable segment having proximal and distal regions, and a main body extending therebetween;a loop member formed at the distal region of the deployable segment, the loop member defining an opening that is adjustable in size; anda delivery segment that can be disengaged from the deployable segment,wherein the loop member is adjustable while the deployable segment is disengaged from the delivery segment.40. The apparatus of claim 39 , wherein the deployable segment comprises a first retainer and the delivery segment comprises a second retainer claim 39 , wherein the first retainer and the second retainer are coupled during a delivery state claim 39 , and wherein the first retainer and the second retainer are uncoupled when the deployable segment is disengaged from the delivery segment.41. The apparatus of claim 40 , wherein the first retainer and the second retainer ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

TROCAR OBTURATOR WITH DETACHABLE ROTARY TISSUE FASTENER

Номер: US20190000502A1
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A surgical instrument includes a shaft and a tissue fastener. The tissue fastener is releasably attached to the distal end portion of the shaft. The shaft is operable to rotatably drive the tissue fastener about a longitudinal axis of the shaft. The tissue fastener includes a base, first and second arms, and barbs. The first and second arms extend laterally and longitudinally from the base and are configured to be received within a first and second tissue portion, respectively. The first and second arms are configured to draw the first tissue portion against the second tissue portion. The barbs extend from the first and second arms and are configured to anchor the first and second arms within the first and second tissue portions. The shaft is configured to release the tissue fastener thereby securing the first tissue portion against the second tissue portion with the tissue fastener anchored therein. 1. A surgical instrument , comprising:(a) a shaft extending longitudinally and having a distal end portion; and (i) a base,', '(ii) a first arm extending laterally and longitudinally from the base, wherein the first arm is configured to be received within a first tissue portion,', '(iii) a second arm extending laterally and longitudinally from the base, wherein the second arm is configured to be received within a second tissue portion, wherein the first and second arms are configured to respectively draw the first tissue portion against the second tissue portion in response to rotation of the shaft about the longitudinal axis, and', '(iv) a plurality of barbs extending from the first and second arms, wherein the barbs are configured to anchor the first and second arms respectively within the first and second tissue portions,, '(b) a tissue fastener releasably attached to the distal end portion of the shaft, wherein the shaft is operable to rotatably drive the tissue fastener about a longitudinal axis of the shaft, wherein the tissue fastener includeswherein the distal ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

Through the Scope Tension Member Release Clip

Номер: US20170000494A1
Принадлежит: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc

An apparatus for deployment of a hemostatic clip includes a handle assembly, a shaft connected to a distal portion thereof and a clip assembly releasably coupled to a distal portion of the shaft. The clip assembly includes clip arms and a capsule cooperating with the clip arms to provide a first user feedback indicating a decision configuration of the clip assembly. In addition, the apparatus includes a control wire including a ball connector, the control wire extending from the handle assembly and coupled to the clip assembly by the ball connector to maintain the clip assembly coupled to the shaft, wherein the ball connector is detachable from the clip assembly to provide a second user feedback indicating separation of the clip assembly

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPIC REPOSABLE SURGICAL CLIP APPLIER

Номер: US20190000584A1
Автор: Baril Jacob C.
Принадлежит:

An overstroke mechanism for use with a surgical instrument includes an overstroke sleeve, an overstroke biasing element, a spindle, an outer shaft, and an overstroke pin. A first condition of the overstroke mechanism is configured to prevent a predetermined closure force from acting on the jaw members of the surgical instrument when a stroke is provided by a handle assembly of the surgical instrument that is greater than the predetermined closure force. A second condition of the overstroke mechanism is configured to prevent a further predetermined closure force from acting on the jaw members of the surgical instrument when the jaw members are approximated on an obstruction. 1. An overstroke mechanism for use with a surgical instrument , the overstroke mechanism comprising:an overstroke sleeve including an outer surface and defining a counterbore extending therethrough, the outer surface including a longitudinal slot;an overstroke biasing element disposed at least partially within the counterbore of the overstroke sleeve;a spindle including a channel, a portion of the spindle configured to longitudinally translate within the counterbore of the overstroke sleeve;an outer shaft including a hole, a portion of the outer shaft configured to longitudinally translate within the counterbore of the overstroke sleeve; andan overstroke pin extending at least partially through the longitudinal slot of the overstroke sleeve, extending at least partially through the hole of the outer shaft, and extending at least partially through the channel of the spindle;wherein a first condition of the overstroke mechanism is configured to prevent a predetermined closure force from acting on the jaw members of the surgical instrument when a stroke is provided by a handle assembly of the surgical instrument that is greater than the predetermined closure force, and wherein a second condition of the overstroke mechanism is configured to prevent a further predetermined closure force from acting on ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPIC IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20170000637A1
Принадлежит:

Disclosed is a system for endoscopically implanting a medical implant, including an anchor, within a body cavity such as adjacent the gastroesophageal junction in a human stomach. The system includes one or more anchors positionable within one or more openings formed in tissue within the body cavity, such as cutouts formed in plicated body tissue. Tools are disclosed for positioning the anchors within the openings, and for coupling a food restrictor to the anchors. 1. A medical implant system for use in the stomach of a patient , comprisingan intraoral plication device for forming in the patient's stomach, by intraoral access, a tissue plication having an opening surrounded by a plurality of staples,an anchor having a base, an elastically deformable head, and a stem connecting the base and head, said base and said head in its undeformed state having dimensions larger than that of the plication opening formed by said device, allowing the anchor to be attached to said plication, with the anchor stem extending through said opening, by pulling the anchor head in a deformed state through said opening, anda grasper tool adapted, with said anchor delivered into a patient's stomach adjacent said plication to: (i) be manipulated through said plication opening, (ii) grasp the anchor head, (iii) pull the anchor head through said opening, by deforming the anchor head, thereby to attach the anchor to the tissue plication, and (iv) detach from the anchor.2. The medical implant system of claim 1 , wherein said anchor head includes an elastically deformable ring and struts connecting the ring to the stem claim 1 , and said grasper tool engages said ring as it pulls the anchor head through said opening.3. The medical implant system of claim 1 , wherein said anchor head includes an elastically deformable ring claim 1 , struts connecting the ring to the stem claim 1 , and a loop connected to said ring claim 1 , and said grasper tool engages one of said ring or loop as it pulls the ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

SUTURE CLIPS

Номер: US20220008066A1
Автор: Miraki Manouchehr A.
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Disclosed suture clips comprise a generally disk-shaped body having an annular outer body, first and second tabs extending radially inwardly from opposing sides of the annular outer body, first and second slots passing through a thickness of the suture clip and separating the annular outer body from lateral sides of the first and second tabs, and the first and second slots comprise stepped portions configured to align the suture clip on a rail of a clip deployment device. The stepped slots create bracketing surfaces that interface with the rail on which the clips are mounted, such that the bracketing surfaces prevent or limit the freedom of the clips from tilting or shifting relative to the rail. The disclosed clips can also comprise rounded edges on engagement surfaces of the tabs to minimize particulate formation. 1. A suture clip deployment system comprising:a rail having a rectangular cross-sectional shape having four parallel edges; and a generally disk-shaped body having an annular outer body positioned around the rail;', 'a first tab extending radially inwardly from a first side of the annular outer body and contacting a first side of the rail;', 'a second tab extending radially inwardly from a second, opposing side of the annular outer body and contacting a second side of the rail opposite the first side of the rail; and', 'a first slot and a second slot passing through a thickness of the suture clip and separating the annular outer body from lateral sides of the first tab and the second tab such that the first and second tabs can deform to receive the rail between them;', 'wherein the first and second slots comprise stepped portions that are positioned adjacent the four parallel edges of the rail and align the suture clip relative to the rectangular cross-sectional shape of the rail., 'a suture clip mounted on the rail, the suture clip comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first slot comprises a straight portion that extends between two of the ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

ARTICULATING ENDOSCOPIC SURGICAL CLIP APPLIER

Номер: US20150005790A1
Принадлежит:

An apparatus for application of surgical clips to body tissue is provided and includes a handle assembly and a shaft assembly. The handle assembly includes a drive assembly; and a trigger operatively connected to the drive assembly. The shaft assembly extends from the handle assembly and includes an articulating neck assembly; and an end effector assembly supported on a distal end of the articulating neck assembly and being configured to form a surgical clip in place on the body tissue. 118-. (canceled)19. An apparatus for application of surgical clips to body tissue , the apparatus comprising: a housing;', a drive block axially and slidably supported in the housing, wherein the drive block defines a threaded lumen therethrough; and', 'a drive screw rotatably supported within the housing, the drive screw including a threaded surface configured for mating with the threaded lumen of the drive block;, 'a drive assembly including, 'a trigger operatively connected to the drive assembly such that actuation of the trigger acts on the drive block;', a pawl pivotably supported on the drive block;', 'a toothed-rack defined in the housing, the toothed-rack having a distal reversing recess and a proximal reversing recess configured for housing the pawl; and', 'a pawl spring supported on the drive block and configured to bias the pawl into operative engagement with at least one tooth of the toothed-rack to restrict longitudinal movement of the drive block in a first direction when the pawl is translated in the first direction;, 'a ratchet mechanism supported in the housing, the ratchet mechanism including], 'a handle assembly includingwherein as the trigger is actuated, the drive block is moved in the first direction causing the drive screw to rotate and the pawl to move from the distal reversing recess to the toothed-rack such that the trigger is restricted from returning to an un-actuated position until a complete stroke is achieved.20. The apparatus according to claim 19 , ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

UMBILICAL CORD CLAMP

Номер: US20170007257A1
Принадлежит:

A clamping device for an umbilical cord includes a first member having a first clamping surface and a second member having a second clamping surface. The second member is flexibly coupled to the first member. The clamping device further includes an arcuate body extending away from the first member to assist an operator in moving the first member relative to the second member. The arcuate body is removably coupled to the first member. 1. A clamping device for an umbilical cord , the clamping device comprising:a first member having a first clamping surface;a second member having a second clamping surface, the second member is flexibly coupled to the first member; andan arcuate body extending away from the first member to assist an operator in moving the first member relative to the second member, the arcuate body is removably coupled to the first member.2. The clamping device of claim 1 , further comprising a recessed region formed in the first member claim 1 , wherein the arcuate body is at least partially disposed within the recessed region.3. The clamping device of claim 2 , wherein a portion of the arcuate body remains disposed within the recessed region when the arcuate body is removed from the first member such that the portion of the arcuate body does not extend beyond the recessed region.4. The clamping device of claim 1 , further comprising a locking mechanism operative between an unlocked state claim 1 , in which the first and second clamping surfaces are spaced away from each other and a locked state claim 1 , in which the first and second clamping surfaces remain in contact.5. The clamping device of claim 1 , further comprising a first end defining a pivot axis and a second end opposite the first end claim 1 , wherein the arcuate body is disposed proximate the second end.6. The clamping device of claim 5 , wherein the arcuate body defines an arcuate body axis that is parallel to the pivot axis.7. The clamping device of claim 6 , wherein the arcuate body is ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for treating varicose veins

Номер: US20170007258A1
Принадлежит: Amsel Medical Corporation

An apparatus for occluding a blood vessel includes an occluder configured so that at least a portion of the occluder may assume (i) a diametrically-reduced configuration for disposition within the lumen of a tube, and (ii) a diametrically-expanded configuration for disposition adjacent to the blood vessel, such that when the at least a portion of the occluder is in its diametrically-expanded configuration adjacent to the blood vessel, the occluder will cause occlusion of the blood vessel.

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

CLIP FOR ANEURISM

Номер: US20180008275A1
Принадлежит: NEOS SURGERY, S.L.

Clip for an aneurism suitable for being implanted into tissue in which an aneurism has formed and carrying out a tight closure of the aneurism which comprises a pair of claw members () made of non-metallic material, said claw members being provided with articulated joining means () which allow the rotation of the pair of claw members around a pivot () which interlocks them, the clip being able to adopt at least one opening position (A) and one closure position (B); the clip being provided with at least one spring element () at least partially housed in the clip which bends to arrange the clip in closure position which comprises at least one flexible () and elastic element with a section with arced configuration (), press-fitted with two opposing ends () each one exerting pressure on a different claw member both in the opening and in the closure position. 216. The clip () according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one spring element () is completely housed in the clip.317. The clip () according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible element () has an arced shape without being a surpassed arc claim 1 , that is claim 1 , the curve thereof does not exceed 180°.4179922abab. The clip () according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible element () is oblong claim 1 , the opposed ends ( claim 1 , ) of the flexible element being retained on a different claw member ( claim 1 , ).517. The clip () according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible element () is laminar.717. The clip () according to claim 1 , wherein a width (a) of the flexible element () is between 5 and 10 times the thickness (e) thereof and a chord length (I) of the arc of the flexible element in the closure position (B) is between 20 and 60 times the thickness thereof.8177. The clip () according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness (e) of the flexible element () is between 0.5 and 0.05 millimeters claim 1 , a width (a) of the flexible element () is less than 2 mm and a chord length (I) of the arc of the flexible element in the ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPIC REPOSABLE SURGICAL CLIP APPLIER

Номер: US20180008276A1
Принадлежит:

A reposable surgical clip applier () is provided and includes a handle assembly (), an endoscopic assembly () selectively connectable to a housing () of the handle assembly (), and a cartridge assembly () selectively loadable in and connectable to the endoscopic assembly (). 1. A reposable surgical clip applier , comprising: a housing;', 'a trigger pivotally supported on and extending from the housing; and', 'a drive assembly supported within the housing and operatively actuatable by the trigger;, 'a handle assembly including a knob assembly configured and adapted for selective connection to the housing of the handle assembly;', 'an outer tube connected to and extending from the knob assembly, the outer tube defining a window in a distal end thereof;', 'a pair of jaws supported in the window of the outer tube, and extending from the distal end of the outer tube;', 'a jaw closure bar slidably supported within the outer tube, the jaw closure bar being operatively connected to the trigger of the handle assembly upon a connection of the endoscopic assembly to the handle assembly; and', 'a clip pusher bar slidably supported within the outer tube, the clip pusher bar being operatively connected to the drive assembly of the handle assembly upon a connection of the endoscopic assembly to the handle assembly; and, 'an endoscopic assembly selectively connectable to the housing of the handle assembly, the endoscopic assembly including a clip tray including a plurality of distally oriented, deflectable, resilient fingers projecting from a base wall thereof;', 'a cartridge clip pusher bar disposed adjacent the clip tray and slidable relative thereto, the cartridge clip pusher bar including a plurality of distally oriented ramps each terminating in a distal shoulder, a proximal end of the cartridge clip pusher bar being configured for selective connection with the clip pusher bar of the endoscopic assembly; and', 'a plurality of surgical clips interposed between the clip tray and ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPIC REPOSABLE SURGICAL CLIP APPLIER

Номер: US20180008277A1
Автор: Baril Jacob
Принадлежит:

An endoscopic reposable surgical clip applier is provided and includes a handle assembly and an endoscopic assembly. The endoscopic assembly is selectively connectable to and in mechanical communication with the handle assembly and includes a shaft assembly. The shaft assembly includes a pair of jaws pivotably and fixedly supported in, and extending from a distal portion of the shaft assembly, a spindle assembly supported within the endoscopic assembly, and a lockout mechanism fixedly supported on the pair of jaws. A distal end of the spindle is operatively engaged with the pair of jaws to effectuate an opening and a closing of the pair of jaws upon an axial translation of the spindle. The lockout mechanism is in selective engagement with the spindle and includes a first position that enables distal advancement of the spindle and a second position that inhibits distal advancement of the spindle. 1. A reposable surgical clip applier , comprising:a handle assembly; and a pair of jaws pivotably and fixedly supported in, and extending from a distal portion of the shaft assembly;', 'a spindle slidably supported within the endoscopic assembly, the spindle including a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end of the spindle being operatively engaged with the pair of jaws to effectuate an opening and a closing of the pair of jaws upon an axial translation of the spindle relative to pair of jaws; and', 'a lockout mechanism fixedly supported on the pair of jaws, the lockout mechanism being in selective engagement with the spindle, wherein the lockout mechanism includes a first position that enables distal advancement of the spindle and a second position that inhibits distal advancement of the spindle., 'an endoscopic assembly selectively connectable to and in mechanical communication with the handle assembly, the endoscopic assembly including a shaft assembly having2. The reposable surgical clip applier according to claim 1 , wherein the shaft assembly further includes a ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

CLIP APPLIER

Номер: US20210007751A1
Принадлежит:

A clip applier may be configured to apply a surgical clip and have a pair of jaw members. Each of the jaw members may have an inner surface and a stabilizing member extending from the inner surface. Each of the jaw members may be configured to engage a distal portion of a leg member of the surgical clip. The stabilizing members may be configured to be positioned on opposite lateral sides of a proximal portion of the surgical clip to reduce lateral movement of the surgical clip. An inner portion of each of the stabilizing members may be spaced apart from the opposing jaw member in an open configuration, and each of the jaw members may have a channel on the inner surface to receive the opposing stabilizing member in a closed configuration. 1. A clip applier configured to apply a surgical clip , the clip applier comprising:a first jaw member comprising a first inner surface and a first stabilizing member extending from the first inner surface, the first jaw member being configured to engage a distal portion of a first leg member of the surgical clip; anda second jaw member comprising a second inner surface and a second stabilizing member extending from the second inner surface, the second jaw member being configured to engage a distal portion of a second leg member of the surgical clip,wherein the first stabilizing member and the second stabilizing member are configured to be positioned on opposite lateral sides of a proximal portion of the surgical clip to reduce lateral movement of the surgical clip.2. The clip applier of claim 1 , wherein an inner portion of the first stabilizing member is spaced apart from the second jaw member in an open configuration claim 1 , and an inner portion of the second stabilizing member is spaced apart from the first jaw member in the open configuration.3. The clip applier of claim 1 ,wherein the first jaw member has a first channel in the first inner surface, and the second jaw member has a second channel in the second inner surface, ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

INFLATABLE BARIATRIC CLAMP

Номер: US20180008447A1
Принадлежит: Advanced Bariatric Technology, LLC

A bariatric clamp may include substrate members overmolded in polymer forming first and second elongated portions, a bight portion having a flexible hinge, one or more inflatable portions disposed at least partially along interior sections of the first and second elongated portions; and a port coupled to at least one of the inflatable portions and configured to adjust inflation of the inflatable portions. The inflatable portions are provided to assist in retaining the clamp in a closed position to partition the stomach and to adjust a pressure of the clamp when partitioning the stomach. 1. A bariatric clamp comprising:a first elongated portion having a distal end, a proximal end, and a first polymer portion;a second elongated portion having a distal end, a proximal end, and a second polymer portion;a bight portion having a flexible hinge formed at least partially from a third polymer portion, the bight portion joining the first and second elongated portions at the proximal end of the first elongated portion of the bariatric clamp and the proximal end of the second elongated portion of the bariatric clamp;an inflatable portion disposed at least partially along an interior section of the first elongated portion of the bariatric clamp; anda port coupled to the inflatable portion and configured to adjust inflation of the inflatable portion.2. The bariatric clamp of claim 1 , wherein the port is disposed on the inflatable portion.3. The bariatric clamp of claim 1 , wherein the port is disposed on the first elongated portion and coupled to the inflatable portion via a tube.4. The bariatric clamp of claim 3 , wherein the tube is disposed along an interior chamber of the first elongated portion and is connected to the inflatable portion at an interface positioned adjacent the first elongated portion and the inflatable portion.5. The bariatric clamp of claim 1 , wherein the port is disposed on the bight portion and coupled to the inflatable portion via a tube.6. The ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

Retainer for polymeric ligating clip cartridge

Номер: US20190008521A1
Принадлежит: Grena Usa LLC

A retainer for a ligating clip cartridge includes a peripheral skirt nested within the cartridge. The retainer includes a planar peripheral top margin surface extending from the skirt. A plurality of spaced rectilinear upwardly arched boundary leaves project from opposite sides of the top margin surface. The distal ends of the boundary leaves include a pair of spaced, downwardly inclined integral distensions. When positioned within a cartridge loaded with clips, the distensions are registered with and spaced above bosses which extend transversely from each clip leg. Should the clips tend to prolapse within the cartridge; the bosses engage a keeper notch formed at the juncture between the upwardly arched boundary leaves and the downwardly inclined distensions to maintain the clips in position suitable for dispensing.

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

SURGICAL CLAMP AND CLAMP JAW

Номер: US20220022903A1
Автор: Sauer Jude S.
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A surgical clamp jaw is disclosed, having an inner profile and a deflection control profile opposite the inner profile. In one embodiment, the inner profile has a first substantially concave profile in an unclamped position and a second substantially flat profile in a clamped position. In one embodiment, the deflection control profile has one or more sets of corresponding abutment surfaces, at least one set of which is not contacting each other when the inner profile is in the unclamped position and which is contacting each other when the inner profile is in the clamped position. In one embodiment, the surgical clamp jaw defines one or more flexion assistance voids, wherein at least one of the one or more flexion assistance voids is in contact with a gap between one of the one or more sets of corresponding abutment surfaces. 1. A surgical device , comprising:a first clamp jaw;a second clamp jaw rotatably coupled to the first clamp jaw such that the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw pivot between a first unclamped position and a second clamped position, the second clamp jaw comprising:an inner profile; anda deflection control profile opposite the inner profile, wherein the deflection control profile comprises a first abutment surface formed in the second clamp jaw and a second abutment surface formed in the second clamp jaw,wherein in the first unclamped position, the first abutment surface is disposed remote from the second abutment surface, and wherein in the second clamped position, all or a portion of the first abutment surface contacts all or a portion of the second abutment surface.2. The surgical device of claim 1 , the second clamp jaw further comprising a flexion assistance void formed in the second clamp jaw claim 1 , wherein the flexion assistance void is defined by one or more surfaces.3. The surgical device of claim 2 , wherein a first portion of the one or more surfaces defining the flexion assistance void is in contact with or adjacent to a ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERCUTANEOUS DELIVERY AND DEPLOYMENT OF A CARDIOVASCULAR PROSTHESIS

Номер: US20190008638A1
Принадлежит:

Catheter apparatuses and methods are provided for repairing heart valves, particularly mitral valves. The method includes providing a catheter having an elongate, flexible body, with a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end can be transluminally advanced from the left atrium through the mitral valve and along the left ventricular outflow tract into the ascending aorta. A valve repair device is deployed to permanently connect leaflets at a mid-section of a mitral valve while permitting medial and lateral portions of the natural leaflets to open and close. The valve repair device detachably connects the distal and proximal ends of the catheter. 119.-. (canceled)20. A mitral valve prosthesis , comprising:an elongate arcuate body having a proximal end and a distal end;a base disposed between the proximal and distal ends of the elongate body;an arcuate anterior leaflet grasping element articulated at the distal end of the elongate body, the arcuate anterior leaflet grasping element being movable between an open position and a closed position; andan arcuate posterior leaflet grasping element articulated at the distal end of the elongate body, the arcuate posterior leaflet grasping element being movable between an open position and a closed position.21. The mitral valve prosthesis of claim 20 , wherein when the posterior leaflet grasping element is in the closed position the posterior leaflet grasping element is received in a space at least partially bounded by the base.22. The mitral valve prosthesis of claim 21 , wherein a flush surface is provided between the base and side surfaces of at least one of the anterior and poster leaflet grasping elements.23. The mitral valve prosthesis of claim 20 , wherein a lumen and a pneumatic actuator are disposed in the base for actuating at least one of the anterior and poster leaflet grasping elements.24. The mitral valve prosthesis of claim 23 , wherein a first lumen and a first pneumatic actuator is disposed in the base for ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

Tissue spreading vascular clips with locking mechanism and non-slip clamping surfaces

Номер: US20200008810A1
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A surgical clip includes a pair of opposed arms joined at one end by an integrally formed flexible hinge. A male head element near the free end of one arm is configured to spread tissue when the male head element is urged towards a head mating element near the end of the opposite arm. The clamping side of an arm may include a protruding feature, such as a wedge shape elongated ridge, while the clamping side of the opposite arm includes a corresponding trough or aperture that receives the protruding feature. Clamping surfaces may include non-slip protrusions, such as ribs, ridges, cones or pins. An applicator holding feature, such as a boss, near the hinge prevents the clip from yawing and becoming askew during application. Rectangular alignment features are provided on the distal ends of the arms to maintain clip alignment during application. 1. A surgical clip comprisinga hinge; a first arm with a proximal end and a distal end, the first arm having a clamping side comprising a longitudinally-oriented triangle-shaped step-like wedge clamping feature, and a rectangular alignment guide on the distal end, and', 'a second arm with a proximal end and a distal end, the second arm having a clamping side comprising a longitudinally-oriented V-shaped trough with a plurality of step-down clamping features that conform to the shape of the wedge, and a rectangular alignment guide on the distal end,', 'such that the proximal end of each arm is attached to the hinge;, 'a pair of opposed arms comprising'} a tissue penetrating male head element near the free end one arm, and', 'a head mating element near the free end of the opposite arm, such that the head mating element is configured to engage a portion of the male head element, the head mating element comprising a pair of spaced apart tapered pillars, the pair of pillars configured to keep tissue in-place, under tension, while the male head element enters tissue as the head mating element engages the male head element; and., 'a ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

CLIP TREATMENT TOOL

Номер: US20200008811A1
Принадлежит: FUJIFILM Corporation

In a clip treatment tool, a clip locking part brings arms into a closed state after the arms are brought into a closed state in a state where distal ends of the arms of the clip brought into an open state is pressed against a treatment part and the treatment part is ligated to the distal ends of the arms brought into the closed state. After the clip in which the arms are locked to the closed state is separated from the sheath part and indwelled in the treatment part, the clip removal part is indwelled in the treatment part, the locking of the arms locked to the closed state is released, the arms are brought into the open state as the locking is released, and the clip removed from the treatment part is maintained and taken out. 1. A clip treatment tool comprising:an operating part;a clip;a sheath part; anda clip removal part,wherein the clip is attachably and detachably disposed at a distal end of the sheath part and the operating part is attached to a proximal end of the sheath part, a clip body having two or more arms that are opened and closed, and', 'a clip locking part that locks the two or more arms to a closed state after the two or more arms of the clip body are brought into an open state by an operation of the operating part, the two or more arms are brought into the closed state in a state where distal ends of the two or more arms brought into the open state are pressed against a treatment part, and the treatment part is ligated by the distal ends of the two or more arms brought into the closed state, and, 'wherein the clip includes'}wherein the clip removal part releases the locking to the closed state of the two or more arms of the clip indwelled in the treatment part after the clip of which the two or more arms are locked to the closed state by the clip locking part are separated from the sheath part and indwelled in the treatment part by the operation of the operating part, to bring the two or more arms into the open state as the locking is released, ...

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

GASTRIC BAND SECURING DEVICE AND GASTRIC BAND COMPRISING SAME

Номер: US20150012020A1
Автор: PARK Yun Chan
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Provided are a gastric band securing device and a gastric band including the gastric band securing device which includes: a main body configured to be attached to a portion of a stomach; and a linking part having one end configured to be connected to the main body, and the other end configured to be connected to the gastric band configured to wrap around an inlet of the stomach. 1. A gastric band securing device comprising:a main body configured to be attached to a portion of a stomach; anda linking part having one end configured to be connected to the main body, and the other end configured to be connected to a gastric band configured to wrap around an inlet of the stomach.2. The gastric band securing device of claim 1 , wherein hardness of the linking part is lower than that of the main body.3. The gastric band securing device of claim 1 , wherein the main body and the linking part are made from silicon.4. The gastric band securing device of claim 1 , wherein the portion of the stomach to which the main body is connected is disposed below the gastric band wrapping around the inlet of the stomach.5. The gastric band securing device of claim 4 , wherein at least one hole is formed at the main body and the hole is configured such that an upper part of the portion of the stomach is exposed through the hole and sutured with a lower part of the portion of the stomach disposed below the main body.6. The gastric band securing device of claim 5 , wherein the at least one hole comprises a plurality of holes.7. The gastric band securing device of claim 1 , wherein the linking part has an annular shape and configured to wrap the gastric band to be connected to the gastric band.8. The gastric band securing device of claim 7 , wherein the portion of the stomach to which the main body is connected is disposed below the gastric band wrapping around the inlet of the stomach.9. The gastric band securing device of claim 8 , wherein at least one hole is formed at the main body and ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPIC SURGICAL CLIP APPLIER WITH WEDGE PLATE

Номер: US20220031332A1
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An apparatus for application of surgical clips to body tissue is provided and includes a handle assembly; a shaft assembly including a housing extending distally from the handle assembly and defining a longitudinal axis; a plurality of surgical clips disposed within the shaft assembly; a jaw mounted adjacent a distal end portion of the shaft assembly, the jaw being movable between an open spaced-apart condition and a closed approximated condition; and a pusher bar reciprocally disposed within the housing of the shaft assembly and being detachably connectable to the housing of the shaft assembly, the pusher bar being configured to load a distal-most surgical clip into the jaws during distal movement and remain connected to the housing of the shaft assembly and in a distally advanced position during an approximation of the jaws. 1. (canceled)2. An apparatus for application of surgical clips to body tissue , the apparatus comprising:a handle assembly including a trigger;a shaft assembly including a housing extending distally from the handle assembly and defining a longitudinal axis;a plurality of surgical clips disposed within the shaft assembly; a first jaw defining a clip engaging feature therein, wherein the clip engaging feature of the first jaw is configured to support a first leg of a surgical clip of the plurality of surgical clips; and', 'a second jaw defining a clip engaging feature therein, wherein the clip engaging feature of the second jaw is configured to support a second leg of the surgical clip of the plurality of surgical clips; and, 'a pair of jaws mounted adjacent a distal end portion of the shaft assembly, the pair of jaws being movable between an open spaced-apart condition and a closed approximated condition, the pair of jaws includinga pusher bar reciprocally disposed within the housing of the shaft assembly and operatively connected to the trigger for actuation thereof upon actuation of the trigger, the pusher bar configured to contact a distal- ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

SURGICAL TOOL

Номер: US20170014135A1
Принадлежит:

A medical instrument comprising: (a) a first joint comprising a first member and a second member, the first member configured to be repositionable with respect to the second member in a first degree of freedom; (b) a second joint operatively coupled to the first joint, the second joint comprising a third member and a fourth member, the third member configured to be repositionable with respect to the fourth member in a second degree of freedom; (c) a pair of repositionable jaws operatively coupled to the first joint and the second joint; (d) an open-ended occlusion clip detachably mounted to the pair of repositionable jaws; and, (e) a controller operatively coupled to the first joint, the second joint, and the pair of repositionable jaws, the controller including a first control configured to direct repositioning of at least one of the first member and the second member, and a second control configured to direct repositioning of at least one of the third member and the fourth member, and a third control configured to direct repositioning of the pair of repositionable jaws, the third control including a line operatively coupled to the first and second jaws in at least a gun tackle pulley configuration 133-. (canceled)34. A method of controlling an end effector of a medical instrument that includes a first jaw and a second jaw , the medical instrument including a hand-held device operatively coupled to the end effector , comprising:providing a first control of the hand-held device configured to direct repositioning of at least one of a first member and a second member of a first joint of the end effector, the first member and second member being repositionable with respect to one another in a first degree of freedom;providing a second control of the hand-held device configured to direct repositioning of at least one of a third member and a fourth member of a second joint of the end effector, the third member and fourth member being repositionable with respect to one ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

SURGICAL TOOL

Номер: US20170014136A1
Принадлежит:

A medical instrument comprising: (a) a first joint comprising a first member and a second member, the first member configured to be repositionable with respect to the second member in a first degree of freedom; (b) a second joint operatively coupled to the first joint, the second joint comprising a third member and a fourth member, the third member configured to be repositionable with respect to the fourth member in a second degree of freedom; (c) a pair of repositionable jaws operatively coupled to the first joint and the second joint; (d) an occlusion clip detachably mounted to the pair of repositionable jaws; and, (e) a controller operatively coupled to the first joint, the second joint, and the pair of repositionable jaws, the controller including a first control configured to direct repositioning of at least one of the first member and the second member, and a second control configured to direct repositioning of at least one of the third member and the fourth member, and a third control configured to direct repositioning of the pair of repositionable jaws. 137-. (canceled)38. A method of controlling an end effector of a medical instrument , the medical instrument including a hand-held device operatively coupled to the end effector , comprising:providing a first control of the hand-held device configured to direct repositioning of at least one of a first member and a second member of a first joint of the end effector, the first member and second member being repositionable with respect to one another in a first degree of freedom;providing a second control of the hand-held device configured to direct repositioning of at least one of a third member and a fourth member of a second joint of the end effector, the third member and fourth member being repositionable with respect to one another in a second degree of freedom different from the first degree of freedom; and,providing a third control of the hand-held device configured to direct repositioning of a folding ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

SURGICAL TOOL

Номер: US20170014137A1
Принадлежит: AtriCure, Inc.

A medical instrument comprising: (a) a first joint comprising a first member and a second member, the first member configured to be repositionable with respect to the second member in a first degree of freedom; (b) a second joint operatively coupled to the first joint, the second joint comprising a third member and a fourth member, the third member configured to be repositionable with respect to the fourth member in a second degree of freedom; (c) a pair of repositionable jaws operatively coupled to the first joint and the second joint; (d) an occlusion clip detachably mounted to the pair of repositionable jaws; and, (e) a controller operatively coupled to the first joint, the second joint, and the pair of repositionable jaws, the controller including a first control configured to direct repositioning of at least one of the first member and the second member, and a second control configured to direct repositioning of at least one of the third member and the fourth member, and a third control configured to direct repositioning of the pair of repositionable jaws. 1. A medical instrument comprising:a first joint comprising a first member and a second member, the first member configured to be repositionable with respect to the second member in a first degree of freedom;a second joint operatively coupled to the first joint, the second joint comprising a third member and a fourth member, the third member configured to be repositionable with respect to the fourth member in a second degree of freedom;a pair of repositionable jaws operatively coupled to the first joint and the second joint, the pair of repositionable jaws coupled to a repositionable support that interposes the pair of repositionable jaws and the second joint, the repositionable support maintaining the pair of jaws in a parallel orientation across a range of motion;an occlusion clip detachably mounted to the pair of repositionable jaws; and,a controller operatively coupled to the first joint, the second joint ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

Surgical Devices, Systems and Methods

Номер: US20160015253A1
Принадлежит:

Devices, systems and methods for abdominal surgery is disclosed. The system can have a scope coupled to an introducer. The system can have one or more end effectors that can be attached to the introducer and inserted into the abdomen through a small puncture through the patient's umbilicus. The end effector can have a surgical tool, such as a grasper. The system can have a manipulatable control arm that can be inserted into the abdomen through a small puncture through the patient's body wall. The end effector can be attached to the control arm and simultaneously or concurrently detached from the introducer or tray. The control arm can then manipulate the end effector to perform the surgery.

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

LUMINAL COMPRESSION DEVICE

Номер: US20160015392A1
Автор: Gettman Matthew T.
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This document provides devices and methods for the occlusion of bodily lumens. For example, this document provides artificial sphincter devices and methods for treating urinary incontinence.

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

Methods and Devices for Controlling the Size of Emphysematous Bullae

Номер: US20160015394A1
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An implantable device for control over the size of emphysematous bullae in a lung, including: an elongated central region having a fixed axial length; a first end including a first anchor; and a second end including a second anchor. 1. An implantable device for control over the size of emphysematous bullae in a lung , comprising:i. an elongated central region having a fixed axial length;ii. a first end including a first anchor;iii. a second end including a second anchor.2. The implantable device of claim 1 , wherein said central region is generally cylindrical in shape.3. The implantable device of claim 1 , wherein said central region is substantially straight along a central axis.4. The implantable device of claim 1 , wherein said first anchor comprises a self-curling anchor region such that in the absence of force claim 1 , the first anchor region is curled to a degree of curvature from about 30 degrees to about 180 degrees.5. The implantable device of claim 1 , wherein said second anchor comprises a self-curling anchor region such that in the absence of force claim 1 , the second anchor region is curled to a degree of curvature from about 30 degrees to about 180 degrees.6. The implantable device of claim 1 , wherein said first anchor comprises a hinged arm extending in a direction substantially towards said second end.7. The implantable device of claim 1 , wherein said second anchor comprises a hinged arm extending in a direction substantially towards said first end.8. The implantable device of claim 1 , wherein the ends of said first and/or second anchors are non-piercing.9. The implantable device of claim 1 , wherein the ends of said first and/or second anchors comprise a hook claim 1 , a ring claim 1 , a ball claim 1 , an ellipsoid claim 1 , a disk claim 1 , or a tab.10. The implantable device of claim 1 , wherein said first anchor comprises more than one anchor region.11. The implantable device of claim 1 , wherein said second anchor comprises more than one ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH FASTENER PRELOAD LOCK-OUT

Номер: US20200015816A1
Принадлежит: Davol Inc.

Surgical instruments and their methods of use are disclosed. In some embodiments, the surgical instrument may include a handle and an elongated shaft extending distally from the handle. The surgical instrument may also include a fastener deployment system for deploying fasteners from the elongated shaft including a reciprocating driveshaft disposed within the elongated shaft. In other embodiments, the fastener deployment system may include a follower disposed within the elongated shaft for displacing one or more fasteners within the elongated shaft towards a distal fastener deployment position. In some embodiments, the surgical instrument may include a removable preload lock-out attached to the elongated shaft to prevent the follower from applying a preload to the fasteners. 1. A lock-out for a surgical instrument including an elongated shaft , a stack of fasteners located within the elongated shaft , and a fastener deployment system to deploy a fastener from the elongated shaft , the fastener deployment system configured to apply a preload to the stack of fasteners , the lock-out comprising:a grip handle configured to be grasped and manipulated to attach and detach the lock-out to and from the elongated shaft, the grip handle including first and second sides; anda first pair of opposing clip fingers and a second pair of opposing clip fingers, the first and second pairs of clip fingers configured to receive the elongated shaft therebetween and engage an exterior surface thereof, each of the first and second pairs of clip fingers includes a first clip finger and a second clip finger, the first clip fingers being located at the first side of the grip handle and the second grip fingers being located at the second side of the grip handle, the first grip fingers being spaced a first distance from each other and the second grip fingers being spaced a second distance from each other, the first and second distances being different from each other.2. The lock-out according ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

RELOADABLE CLIP WITH A FLARING CAPSULE DEFORMATION

Номер: US20210015487A1
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A clipping system includes a clip having a pair of clip arms, proximal ends of the clip arms slidably received within a channel of a capsule to be moved between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A proximal end of the capsule including connecting tabs extending proximally therefrom. An applicator includes an elongated flexible member and a control member extending therethrough. The control member includes a distal end connected to the clip arms to move the clip assembly between the open and closed configurations. A distal end of the elongated flexible member includes a bushing including a first ramped surface, along which the connecting tabs slide along to engage a corresponding engaging feature of the bushing, and a second ramped surface proximal of the first ramped surface, the connecting tabs slidable along the second ramped surface to plastically deform toward a deployed configuration. 115-. (canceled)16. A reloadable clipping system for treating tissue , comprising:a clip including a pair of clip arms, each of the clip arms extending from a proximal end to a distal end, proximal ends of the clip arms slidably received within a channel of a capsule to be moved between an open configuration and a closed configuration, a proximal end of the capsule including a plurality of connecting tabs extending proximally therefrom; andan applicator including an elongated flexible member and a control member extending therethrough, the control member including a distal end configured to be connected to the clip arms to move the clip assembly between the open configuration and the closed configuration, a distal end of the elongated flexible member including a bushing including a first ramped surface, along which the connecting tabs slide along until engaging features of the connecting tabs engage a corresponding engaging feature of the bushing, and a second ramped surface proximal of the first ramped surface, the connecting tabs slidable along the second ramped ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

CRIMP ATTACHMENT OF CLIP FOR RELOADABLE HEMOSTASIS DEVICE

Номер: US20210015488A1
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A system includes a clip having a pair of clip arms, proximal ends of the clip arms received within a channel of a capsule to be moved between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A proximal end of the capsule including a plurality of connecting elements extending proximally therefrom. Each of the connecting elements including a hook along a proximal portion thereof. An applicator includes an elongated flexible member and a control member extending therethrough, the control member configured to be connected to the clip arms to move the clip assembly between the open and closed configurations, the elongated flexible member including a bushing including a first ramped portion and a necked portion extending proximally from the first ramped portion, a proximal end of the first ramped portion including a lip configured to engage the hook when the connecting elements are crimped thereover. 115-. (canceled)16. A reloadable clipping system for treating tissue , comprising:a clip including a pair of clip arms, each of the clip arms extending from a proximal end to a distal end, proximal ends of the clip arms slidably received within a channel of a capsule to be moved between an open configuration and a closed configuration, a proximal end of the capsule including a plurality of connecting elements extending proximally therefrom, each of the connecting elements including a hook along a proximal portion thereof; andan applicator including an elongated flexible member and a control member extending therethrough, the control member including a distal end configured to be connected to the clip arms to move the clip assembly between the open configuration and the closed configuration, a distal end of the elongated flexible member including a bushing including a first ramped portion tapering to a distal end of the bushing and a necked portion extending proximally from the first ramped portion, a proximal end of the first ramped portion including a lip defined via a ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

Device and method for treatment of hemorrhoids using suction

Номер: US20210015489A1
Принадлежит: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc

A device includes a handle having a trigger in combination with a distal portion, the distal portion including a rigid elongated hollow member which receives tissue therein and a plunger fitted with and configured to slide longitudinally within the hollow member to induce suction at a distal end of the hollow member as the plunger is moved proximally within the hollow member. The trigger is hingedly coupled to the plunger so that pulling the trigger slides the plunger proximally with respect to the hollow member to generate suction to draw the tissue into the distal end of the hollow member. The device further includes a tissue treatment mechanism for encircling the tissue received at the distal end of the hollow member.

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