DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SECURING TISSUE

摘要

A compassion ring to grip and compress body structure such as diverticulum, hemorrhoids, and tissue adjacent a hole. A resilient ring-shaped body defines a compression channel, and as elongated axially rigid gripping member extends diametrically across the through-opening. The gripping member cm rest on a flange on the opposite side of the through-opening or engage with a second gripping member mat extends diametrically across the through-opening from the opposite side of fee ring. Or, a flexible cage structure can be disposed in the through-opening.

主权项

1. Ring for engaging tissue comprising:
a round body defining an axial through-opening configured to receive the tissue, the through-opening defining an axis; and at least one gripping member extending within the through-opening, the gripping member having a first end embedded in the ring and a second end distanced from the first end and not embedded in the ring, the gripping member being barbed.