Tissue fasteners and related deployment systems and methods

a technology of tissue fasteners and deployment systems, applied in staples, nails, medical science, etc., can solve problems such as increased risk of infection, and occasional bouts of heartburn

Inactive Publication Date: 2004-03-04
BOSTON SCI SCIMED INC
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This reflux of acid into the esophagus occurs naturally in healthy individuals, but also may become a pathological condition in others.
Transient relaxations of the LES 2 do occur in healthy individuals, typically resulting in occasional bouts of heartburn.
As with any surgery, the attendant risks are great.
Due to relatively large incisions necessary in the performance of open surgery, relatively large amount of blood is lost, the risk of infection increases, and the pote...

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[0002] 2. 1Field of the Invention

[0003] The present invention relates to surgical tissue fasteners and related deployment systems and methods for delivering the tissue fasteners. In particular, the present invention relates to tissue fasteners used in, for example, a fundoplication procedure for treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

[0004] 2. Background of the Invention

[0005] Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when stomach acid enters the esophagus. This reflux of acid into the esophagus occurs naturally in healthy individuals, but also may become a pathological condition in others. Effects from gastroesophageal reflux range from mild to severe. Mild effects include heartburn, a burning sensation experienced behind the breastbone. More severe effects include a variety of complications, such as esophageal erosion, esophageal ulcers, esophageal stricture, abnormal epithelium (e.g., Barrett's esophagus), and / or pulmonary aspiration. These various clinical conditions and chang...

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Surgical tissue fasteners and related deployment systems and methods are disclosed. A tissue fastener used to join multiple tissue layers includes a first member, a second member, and a connecting member connecting the first and second members. In some embodiments, the first and second members are configured to expand from a delivered state to a deployed state in which the fastener secures the tissue layers together. Other tissue fastener embodiments include means for applying a substantially constant force on the tissue layers and/or means for adjusting a length of the connecting member between the first and second members.

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[0001] This application relates to commonly assigned U.S. Application Serial No. ______ of Robert Devries et al., filed on the same date as this application, and entitled "Devices and Methods for Fastening Tissue Layers." The complete disclosure of that application is incorporated by reference herein.DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION[0002] 2. 1Field of the Invention[0003] The present invention relates to surgical tissue fasteners and related deployment systems and methods for delivering the tissue fasteners. In particular, the present invention relates to tissue fasteners used in, for example, a fundoplication procedure for treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).[0004] 2. Background of the Invention[0005] Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when stomach acid enters the esophagus. This reflux of acid into the esophagus occurs naturally in healthy individuals, but also may become a pathological condition in others. Effects from gastroesophageal reflux range from mild to severe. Mil...

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IPC IPC(8): A61B17/00A61B17/04A61B17/064A61B17/068
CPCA61B17/0401A61B17/064A61B17/0644A61B17/068A61B2017/0649A61B2017/0443A61B2017/0641A61B2017/0647A61B2017/00867
Inventor DEVRIES, ROBERTDIMATTEO, KRISTIANSULLIVAN, ROYTASSY, MARC JR.GELLMAN, BARRY N.HUTCHINS, JOHN E.GOLDEN, JOHN B.GEITZ, KURT A.E.SHAW, WILLIAM J.
Owner BOSTON SCI SCIMED INC
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