Articulated suturing system

摘要

Described herein is a system for delivering a fastener to body tissue. The system includes an elongate flexible shaft extendable into a body cavity, a fastener-applying head on a distal portion of the shaft, a bending member in contact with the shaft, the bending member moveable into a first position imparting bending forces against the shaft to cause the shaft to bend. Methods for using the system are also described.