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Reloadable laparoscopic fastener deploying device for use in a gastric volume reduction procedure

A technology of fasteners and components, applied in the field of heavy-duty laparoscopic devices, can solve time-consuming and other problems

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-10-28
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC
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Although GVR can be performed with needles and sutures, the method described requires a highly skilled surgeon and is time consuming

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[0099] Referring now to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals represent like parts throughout the views, figure 1 A first exemplary fastener deploying device 20 of the present invention is shown. Such as figure 1As shown in , the fastener deploying device includes a handle 22 for manipulating the device. Handle 22 includes a pistol grip 24 and at least one actuator. The actuator includes a manually movable trigger 26 . An elongated tubular housing 30 extends distally from handle 22 . The length of housing 30 (approximately 18") is sufficient for its use at numerous trocar access sites in obese patients. Likewise, housing 30 is sized to allow passage of small diameter (3 to 5mm) trocars.

[0100] The fastener deploying device 20 is designed for use with replaceable fastener cartridges. Such as figure 1 As shown in , a fastener cartridge 32 is releasably attached to the distal end of the housing 30. Cartridge 32 is sized and shaped to allow passage of a 3 to 5 mm ...

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Abstract

The invention relates to a reloadable device for deploying fasteners including a handle and at least one actuator. The handle is connected to an elongated hollow housing having distal and proximal ends. The device also includes a first cartridge containing at least one fastener releasably connectable to the distal end of hollow housing. The fastener has at least two anchors connected together by a non-resilient flexible suture which does not resist deformation under compressible loads. The device also includes a means for facilitating removal the first cartridge and replacing it with a second cartridge.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to gastric volume reduction procedures, and more particularly to a reloadable laparoscopic device for accessing tissue during gastric volume reduction procedures. The laparoscopic device is releasably connected to a disposable staple cartridge containing at least one fastener. The device deploys fasteners from the staple cartridge into the stomach cavity wall to promote atrophy of the stomach wall and reduction in cavity volume. Background technique [0002] Obesity is a medical condition that affects more than 30 percent of the U.S. population. Obesity affects an individual's quality of life and significantly increases morbidity and mortality. Obesity is most commonly defined by body mass index (BMI), a measure of total body fat that takes into account a person's weight and height. This is a simple, quick and inexpensive measure that correlates with both morbidity and mortality. Overweight is defined as a BM...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61B17/068A61B17/94
CPCA61B17/0487A61F5/0086A61B2017/0475A61B2017/00278A61B17/0467A61B2017/06052A61B2017/0417A61B2017/0409A61B2017/0496A61B17/0401A61B2017/0419A61B17/0469A61B2017/00818
Inventor L·克雷尼克M·S·蔡纳J·L·哈里斯M·J·斯托克斯D·阿利西
Owner ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC
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