Multi-functional medical device and related methods of use

摘要

A medical device including an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween. The medical device may further include an end-effector disposed at the distal end of the elongate member. The end-effector may include a plurality of arms pivotally connected to one another, wherein each arm includes a tissue-contacting surface, a first portion of the tissue-contacting surface including a plurality of ridges configured to grasp tissue. Further, the tissue-contacting surface may include a channel oriented substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the medical device.

主权项

1. A medical device comprising:
an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end; an end-effector disposed at the distal end of the elongate member, the end-effector including a first arm and a second arm connected at a proximal end of the end-effector to form a jaw-like structure, each of the first and second arms including an inner surface and an outer surface; wherein at least one of the first arm or the second arm includes a plurality of ridges, each ridge extending along the inner surface of the corresponding first arm or second arm in a direction substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the medical device; and wherein at least one of the first arm or the second arm defines an aperture extending from the inner surface to the outer surface of the corresponding first arm or second arm, and wherein a perimeter of the aperture is completely surrounded by material of the corresponding first arm or second arm.