Fastener Applier

摘要

Apparatus and methods utilize an intraluminal fastener applier having a guide body with a longitudinal axis. The guide body is sized and configured for intraluminal deployment in a hollow body organ. An actuated assembly is carried by the guide body that is selectively operable to generate an implantation force to implant at least one fastener into tissue within the hollow body organ. The actuated assembly includes a driven member extending generally along the longitudinal axis, which is sized and configured to engage a selected fastener. The actuated assembly also includes a drive member coupled to the driven member to impart the implantation force to the driven element in a direction that is at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the guide body.

主权项

1: A handheld fastener applier, comprising,
a handle; a drive mechanism coupled to the handle at a proximal end of the applier; a fastener disposed at a distal end of the applier, the fastener including:
a continuous stainless steel helical coil with a sharpened leading tip at a distal end thereof; anda cap secured to a proximal end of the helical coil, the cap being constructed from an implantable polymer, the cap being non-rotatably and selectively connected to the drive mechanism; and a fastener driver coupled to the drive mechanism and engaging the cap, the fastener driver rotating the fastener when the drive mechanism is actuated.