| 发明名称 |
METHODS AND DEVICES FOR FORMING A TISSUE FOLD |
| 摘要 |
A device for forming a tissue fold includes a recess and an opening at the end of the recess. Tissue is drawn into the recess and through the opening using a tissue engaging element. As the tissue is drawn through the opening, the tissue layers are compressed together. A fastener is used to secure the tissue fold. |
| 申请公布号 |
US2015112365(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2015.04.23 |
| 申请号 |
US201414558496 |
申请日期 |
2014.12.02 |
| 申请人 |
ENDOGASTRIC SOLUTIONS, INC. |
发明人 |
Harshman Scott |
| 分类号 |
A61B17/072;A61B17/064 |
主分类号 |
A61B17/072 |
| 代理机构 |
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代理人 |
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| 主权项 |
1. A method of forming a fold of tissue in the stomach, comprising the steps of:
providing a device having a tissue engaging element and a mold, the mold having a recess and an opening leading to the recess; introducing the device down a patient's throat to the stomach; engaging stomach tissue with the tissue engaging element; drawing the stomach tissue into the mold through the opening using the tissue engaging element, the stomach tissue forming a tissue fold as the stomach tissue enters the opening, the tissue fold being compressed as the tissue fold enters the tissue mold; fastening the tissue layers together to maintain the tissue fold. |
| 地址 |
Redmond WA US |
