Devices and methods for ligating and coagulating tissue are provided. In on e embodiment, a device is provided having an end effector that is adapted to access tissue to be treated at a surgical site and has the capability to both ligate and coagula te the targeted tissue. The end effector can include at least one ligation band that is removably disposed in a delivery configuration on a portion of the end effector and is adapted to be configur ed in a tissue--engaging configuration upon release from the end effector. The end effector can also include a pair of spaced electrodes disposed adjacent to each other on a tissue contacting portion of the end effector.
申请公布号
CA2592763(A1)
申请公布日期
2007.12.29
申请号
CA20072592763
申请日期
2007.06.29
申请人
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.
发明人
LONG, GARY;VAKHARIA, OMAR;NOBIS, RUDOLPH;COE, JONATHAN