TISSUE GRIPPING DEVICE

摘要

The present disclosure provides a tissue gripping device. The device comprises a head with contact face attachable to the distal end of at least one hollow member. The contact face has one or more openings in flow communication with a suction device though the at least one hollow member wherein a negative pressure gradient can be applied across the one or more openings to allow the head to grasp tissue. The device may comprise flexible members to facilitate the navigation of internal organs. Additionally, the head can have one or more tool holes. The tool hole can house an ejecting surgical clip for medical procedure. The device may further be attachable to a sensor or another medical device. The grasping allows fixation and manipulation of tissue, traversal of the small intestine, and counter traction for tool insertion.

主权项

1. A tissue gripping device for use in association with a clip having a distal end and a suction device, comprising:
a hollow member having a distal end and a proximal end; a head, having a contact face and an inlet, the inlet being attachable to the distal end of the hollow member; a tool channel having a distal end and a proximal end; the contact face having at least one opening, the at least one opening being in flow communication with a suction device through the hollow member; a generally elongate tool housing formed in the head and configured to receive the clip wherein the tool housing is attachable to and in flow communication with the distal end of the tool channel; a tool trench formed in the head configured to receive therein the distal end of the clip; and a control device attachable to the proximal end of the hollow member and operably attachable to the proximal end of the tool channel, whereby the clip is ejected responsive to actuation by the control device from the tool channel and into the tool trench.