Modular clip applier

摘要

An apparatus for placement into an opening formed in a wall of a body lumen to deploy a closure element. The apparatus comprising a housing having a handle portion formed at a distal end, the handle portion configured to be engaged by a user when advancing the housing to deploy the closure element. A triggering element deploys the closure device and can at least be partially formed in the housing. A throw reducing mechanism can slide relative to the housing and reduce the distance a user must stretch a hand to move a triggering system within the housing. The housing can include, or be connected to, a handle member having one or more expansion members which expand to provide a stable base for manipulating the apparatus.

主权项

1. An apparatus for delivering a closure element to an opening formed in a wall of a body lumen, the apparatus comprising:
a locator assembly having a distal end region extendable into an opening formed in a wall of a body lumen; a carrier assembly coupled with said locator assembly, said carrier assembly being adapted to retain a closure element; a triggering system coupled to and extending from said carrier assembly, said trigging system being configured to advance said carrier assembly toward said distal end region, and said triggering system comprising a trigger element adapted to deploy said closure element; and a housing receiving said locator assembly, said carrier assembly, and said triggering system, wherein said trigger element of said triggering system is at least partially integrally formed in said housing.