ACCESS DEVICE FOR ACCESSING TISSUE

摘要

A clip is provided for managing access through tissue. The clip is placed around an opening in tissue, although the opening may alternatively be formed after the clip is deployed. The clip can expand when medical devices are introduced through the clip and through the opening. When the medical devices are removed, the clip closed automatically to substantially close the opening.

主权项

1. A clip for managing access to an opening in tissue, the clip comprising:
a body having an interior edge and an exterior edge; and an engagement mechanism extending from the body to attach to the tissue, the body configured to deform from a first position to a second position while the engagement mechanism is attached to the tissue.