APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ENGAGING TISSUE

摘要

An engaging element for engaging tissue that includes a first member and a second member. The first member includes at least one tissue engaging portion at a first free end. The first tissue engaging member is movable between an open position and a closed position and has a second free end. The first tissue engaging member is restrained in movement at an intermediate position between the first free end and the second free end. A lock portion is operatively associated with the first member with the lock portion maintaining a spacing between the first member and the second member and inhibiting movement of the first member to the open position. The lock portion is operatively associated with a portion of the first tissue engaging member proximal the intermediate position.

主权项

1. An engaging element for engaging tissue, the engaging element comprising:
a first tissue engaging member that includes at least one tissue engaging portion at a first free end, the first tissue engaging member being movable between an open position and a closed position and having a second free end, the first tissue engaging member being restrained in movement at an intermediate position between the first free end and the second free end; a second member positioned relative to and associated with the first tissue engaging member; and a lock portion operatively associated with the first tissue engaging member, the lock portion maintaining a spacing between the first tissue engaging member and the second member and inhibiting movement of the first tissue engaging member to the open position, the lock portion being operatively associated with a portion of the first tissue engaging member proximal the intermediate position.