CASTLE-KEY CLIP FOR SECURING CLOSED DIVERTICULA

摘要

Several embodiments disclosed herein relate to apparatus, methods, and systems for treating a diverticulum. In some examples, disclosed is a clip for treating diverticulum. The clip can include a plurality of petals, points, and keys. Each of petals can include a curved portion, a first arm, and a second arm. A portion of the first arm of each petal can be flexibly interconnected to a portion of the second arm of another petal. The points can be formed by an end of the first arm of one of the petals and an end of the second arm of another of the petals. The petals can form a circular configuration. The keys can be attached to the curved portion of each of the petals and each of the keys can interact with a delivery device for maintaining the clip on the delivery device.

主权项

1. A clip for treating a diverticulum, the clip comprising:
a plurality of petals, wherein each petal comprises a curved portion, a first arm, and a second arm, and wherein a portion of the first arm of each petal is flexibly interconnected to a portion of the second arm of another petal, a plurality of points, wherein each point is formed by an end of the first arm of one of the plurality of petals and an end of the second arm of another of the plurality of petals, wherein the plurality of points are in a circular configuration defining a first diameter within the clip, and wherein the plurality of petals are configured to bend such that the first diameter increases as the plurality of points move away from each other; and a plurality of keys, wherein each of the keys is attached to the curved portion of each of the plurality of petals, such that each of the keys can interact with a delivery device to maintain the clip on the delivery device.