TISSUE-ACQUISITION DEVICE AND METHOD

摘要

Described herein is an improved device and method for acquiring, and optionally, fastening a tissue fold. The device has an improved configuration for forming a single, two-layer tissue fold.

主权项

1. A method for acquiring tissue, comprising:
positioning a tissue chamber of a device adjacent to tissue, wherein the tissue chamber is covered by a sleeve that includes an opening having a length in a lateral direction relative to a longitudinal axis of the device that is greater than a width in a direction along the longitudinal axis of the device when the flexible-membrane sleeve is in a relaxed state; applying a vacuum to the tissue chamber to draw tissue through the opening and into the tissue chamber; and stretching the opening in the lateral direction during application of the vacuum to the tissue chamber.