Endoscopic magnetic anastomosis systems and methods and devices for forming anastomoses

Abstract

An endoscopic anastomosis system (100), device, and method. The system (100) includes a first body (200). The system (100) includes a head assembly (300) secured to the first body (200). The head assembly (300) includes an opening (318), a first pressure port (332), and a first deployable member (320). The system (100) includes a second body assembly (400), at least a portion of the second body assembly (400) movable through the opening (318) of the head assembly (300). The second body assembly (400) includes a second deployable member (420) and a second pressure port (422). The system (100) includes a magnetic implant assembly (430) secured to an end of the second body assembly (400). The magnetic implant assembly (430) includes a magnet (432). The magnet (432) is formed as a cylinder having a central axis. The magnet (432) includes a front wall (432a), a back wall (432b), and an outer circumferential sidewall (432c) formed around the magnet (432). The outer circumferential sidewall (432c) defines a thickness of the magnet (432). The outer circumferential sidewall (432c) is formed at a first radius from the central axis.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure generally relates to robotic systems, apparatus, and methods for forming anastomoses, and more specifically, to endoscopic anastomosis systems and apparatus for forming anastomoses. Background Technology

[0002] Diabetes is becoming a leading cause of death, morbidity, disability, and discrimination in healthcare, education, and employment. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimates that nearly 500 million people worldwide currently have diabetes. It is projected that by 2045, the global prevalence will increase by 48%, surging to approximately 693 million individuals (aged 18-99) with the disease.

[0003] The socioeconomic burden associated with these conditions is enormous, much of it attributable to diabetes. Hyperglycemia (high levels of blood sugar) is a hallmark of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes (T2DM), hyperglycemia results from various combinations of insulin resistance and insufficient insulin production. Chronic hyperglycemia can damage a variety of organs, leading to disabling and life-threatening complications such as cardiovascular disease, neuropathy, kidney disease, and eye diseases that can cause retinopathy and blindness. These complications contribute to more frequent hospitalizations, increased healthcare costs, and reduced quality of life, and often result in premature death. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The exemplary embodiments of this application generally relate to and / or include systems, subsystems, processors, devices, logic, and methods for solving common problems (including those mentioned above).

[0005] In an exemplary embodiment, an endoscopic anastomosis system is described. The endoscopic anastomosis system includes a first body assembly. The first body assembly is an elongated body having a first end and a second end. At least a portion of the second end of the first body assembly is controllably bendable in multiple directions. The endoscopic anastomosis system includes a head assembly. The head assembly includes a first end and a second end. The head assembly includes a head assembly body and a first deployable member. The head assembly body includes a first region and a second region. The first region includes a first end, a second end, and a central segment between the first end and the second end of the first region. The first end of the first region is secured to the second end of the first body assembly. The second end of the first region includes a first segment and a second segment. The first segment is secured to the first end of the second region of the head assembly. The second segment includes a second body assembly opening. The second region includes a first end and a second end. The second end of the second region includes a first pressure port. The first pressure port is configured to apply negative pressure. The first deployable member is secured to at least a portion of the central segment of the first region of the head assembly body. The first deployable member is configured to deploy radially away from the first region of the head assembly body. The endoscopic anastomosis system includes a second body assembly. The second body assembly is an elongated body having a first end and a second end. At least a portion of the second end of the second body assembly is provided in a second body assembly opening of a second segment of a first region of the head assembly body, and is movable through the second body assembly opening of the second segment of the first region of the head assembly body. The second body assembly includes a second deployable member and a second pressure port. The second deployable member is fixed to a portion of the second end of the second body assembly. The second deployable member is configured to deploy radially away from the second body assembly. The second pressure port is configured to apply negative pressure. The endoscopic anastomosis system includes a magnetic implant assembly. The magnetic implant assembly includes a magnet. The magnet is formed as a generally flat body. The magnet includes an anterior wall, a posterior wall opposite to the anterior wall, and an outer circumferential sidewall. The anterior wall has a circular shape having a central axis. The outer circumferential sidewall is formed around the magnet. The outer circumferential sidewall defines the thickness of the magnet. The outer circumferential sidewall is formed at a first radius away from the central axis. The endoscopic anastomosis system includes a fixation assembly. The fixation assembly is fixed to the second end of the second body assembly. The fixing component is actuable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration. The locked configuration is in which the magnetically implanted component is fixed to the fixing component. The unlocked configuration is in which the magnetically implanted component is not fixed to the fixing component.

[0006] In another exemplary embodiment, a catheter system for an endoscopic anastomosis system is described. The endoscopic anastomosis system includes a body and a head assembly. The head assembly is secured to the distal end of the body. The head assembly includes a head assembly body, a first deployable member, and a first pressure port. The head assembly body includes a first region and a second region. The first region includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the first region includes a first segment and a second segment. The first segment of the first region is secured to the second region. The second segment of the first region includes a catheter body opening through which at least a portion of the catheter assembly is provided and movable. The first deployable member is secured to a portion of the first region between the first end and the second end of the first region. The first pressure port is provided in the second region. The catheter assembly includes a catheter body, a magnetic implantation assembly, and a fixation assembly. The catheter body is an elongated body. The catheter body includes a first end and a second end. At least a portion of the second end of the catheter body is provided in the catheter body opening of the first region of the head assembly body and movable through the catheter body opening of the first region of the head assembly body. The catheter body includes a second deployable member and a second pressure port. The second deployable member is secured to a portion of the second end of the catheter body. The second deployable member is configured to deploy radially away from the catheter body. The second pressure port is configured to apply negative pressure. The magnetic implant assembly includes a magnet. The magnet is formed as a generally flat body. The magnet includes a front wall, a rear wall opposite the front wall, and an outer circumferential sidewall. The front wall has a circular shape with a central axis. The outer circumferential sidewall is formed around the magnet. The outer circumferential sidewall defines the thickness of the magnet. The outer circumferential sidewall is formed at a first radius away from the central axis. A fixation assembly is fixed to a second end of the catheter body. The fixation assembly is actuable between a locking configuration and an unlocking configuration. The locking configuration is in which the magnetic implant assembly is fixed to the fixation assembly. The unlocking configuration is in which the magnetic implant assembly is not fixed to the fixation assembly.

[0007] In another exemplary embodiment, a magnetic implant assembly for an endoscopic anastomosis system is described. The endoscopic anastomosis system includes a body and one or more protrusions formed on the body. The body includes a first end and a second end. The body includes a fixation assembly fixed to the second end of the body. The fixation assembly is actuable between a locking configuration and an unlocking configuration. The locking configuration is a configuration in which the magnetic implant assembly is fixed to the fixation assembly. The unlocking configuration is a configuration in which the magnetic assembly is not fixed to the fixation assembly. The magnetic implant assembly includes a magnet. The magnet is formed as a generally flat body. The magnet includes a front wall, a rear wall opposite to the front wall, and an outer circumferential sidewall formed around the magnet. The front wall includes a circular shape having a central axis. The outer circumferential sidewall is formed around the magnet. The outer circumferential sidewall defines the thickness of the magnet. The outer circumferential sidewall is formed at a first radius away from the central axis. One or more protrusions are formed on the front wall of the magnet. One or more protrusions include a first annular protrusion formed on the front wall of the magnet. The first annular protrusion is aligned with the central axis at its center. The first annular protrusion includes a first outer diameter and a first inner diameter relative to the central axis. The first outer diameter of the first annular protrusion is smaller than the first radius. Alternatively or additionally, the first outer diameter of the first annular protrusion is equal to the first radius, and the magnetic implant assembly further includes an outer annular body. The outer annular body is formed around and fixedly attached to the outer circumferential sidewall of the magnet. The outer annular body includes a front outer annular portion adjacent to the front wall of the magnet and a rear outer annular portion adjacent to the rear wall of the magnet. At least a portion of the front outer annular body is formed using a material other than ferromagnetic or magnetic materials. Attached Figure Description

[0008] To gain a more complete understanding of this disclosure, exemplary embodiments, and their advantages, reference is now made to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which similar reference numerals indicate similar features, and:

[0009] Figure 1A This is a perspective view of an example implementation of an endoscopic anastomosis system;

[0010] Figure 1B This is a side view of an example implementation of an endoscopic anastomosis system;

[0011] Figure 1C This is another side view of an example implementation of an endoscopic anastomosis system;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of some of the separate components of an endoscopic anastomosis system;

[0013] Figure 3A This is a side view of an example implementation of the first main component;

[0014] Figure 3BThis is a side view of an example embodiment of the first main body component and the first bendable segment configured to bend;

[0015] Figure 3C This is another side view of an example embodiment of the first main body component and the first flexible segment configured to bend.

[0016] Figure 4A This is a perspective view of an example implementation of a head assembly with magnetic implant components;

[0017] Figure 4B This is a perspective view of an example implementation of a head assembly without magnetic implant components;

[0018] Figure 4C This is a side view of an example embodiment of the head assembly in which the first deployable component is not deployed;

[0019] Figure 4D This is a side view of an example embodiment of the head assembly in which the first deployable component is deployed;

[0020] Figure 4E This is a side view of an example implementation of a second main body component extending outward from the head component;

[0021] Figure 4F It is a side view of an example embodiment of a second main body component extending outward from the head component and a first deployable member configured to unfold;

[0022] Figure 4G It is a side view of an example embodiment of a second main body component extending outward from the head component and a second flexible segment configured to bend;

[0023] Figure 4H A side view of an example embodiment of a second main body component extending outward from the head component, a second bendable segment configured to bend, and a second deployable member configured to unfold;

[0024] Figure 4I A side view of an example embodiment of a second main body component that extends outward from the head component and is rotated to change the orientation of the magnetic implant component;

[0025] Figure 5A This is a perspective view of an example embodiment of a magnetically implanted component that is fixed to a second main component via a fixing component;

[0026] Figure 5B This is a cross-sectional view of an example embodiment of the magnetic implantation component, the fixation component, and the second main component;

[0027] Figure 5CThis is a perspective view of another example embodiment of a magnetically implanted component that is fixed to a second main component via a fixing component;

[0028] Figure 5D This is a cross-sectional view of another example embodiment of the magnetic implantation component, the fixation component, and the second main component;

[0029] Figure 5E This is a perspective view of another example embodiment of a magnetically implanted component that is fixed to a second main component via a fixing component;

[0030] Figure 5F This is a cross-sectional view of another example embodiment of the magnetic implantation component, the fixation component, and the second main component;

[0031] Figure 5G This is a perspective view of another example embodiment of a magnetically implanted component that is fixed to a second main component via a fixing component;

[0032] Figure 5H This is a cross-sectional view of another example embodiment of the magnetic implantation component, the fixation component, and the second main component;

[0033] Figure 6A This is a cross-sectional view of an example implementation of the magnetic implant component and the second magnetic implant component;

[0034] Figure 6B This is a cross-sectional view of an example embodiment of a magnetic implantation component that is magnetically coupled to a second magnetic implantation component;

[0035] Figure 6C This is a top view of an example implementation of the front wall of the magnetic implant component;

[0036] Figure 6D This is a top view of another example implementation of the front wall of the magnetic implant component;

[0037] Figure 7A A cross-sectional view of another example embodiment of the magnetic implant component and the second magnetic implant component.

[0038] Figure 7B This is a cross-sectional view of another example embodiment of a magnetic implantation component that is magnetically coupled to a second magnetic implantation component;

[0039] Figure 7C This is a top view of an example implementation of the front wall of the magnetic implant component;

[0040] Figure 7D This is a top view of another example implementation of the front wall of the magnetic implant component;

[0041] Figure 8A-S is an illustration of an example implementation of a method for rectal delivery of a magnetic implant component; and

[0042] Figure 9A -I is an illustration of an example implementation of a method for orally delivering a magnetic implant component.

[0043] Although similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar elements in the figures for convenience, it is understood that each of the various example embodiments can be considered a different variation.

[0044] Example embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, which form part of this disclosure and illustrate example embodiments that can be implemented. As used in this disclosure and the appended claims, the terms “implementation,” “example embodiment,” “exemplary embodiment,” and “implementation of this application” do not necessarily refer to a single embodiment, but they may refer to a single embodiment, and various example embodiments can be readily combined and / or interchanged without departing from the scope or spirit of the example embodiments. Furthermore, the terminology used in this disclosure and the appended claims is for the purpose of describing example embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. In this respect, as used in this disclosure and the appended claims, the term “in” may include “in” and “on”, and the terms “a (a, an)” and “described” may include singular and plural references. Furthermore, as used in this disclosure and the appended claims, the term “by” may, depending on the context, mean “from.” Furthermore, as used in this disclosure and the appended claims, the term “if” may, depending on the context, mean “when” or “when…”. Furthermore, as used in this disclosure and the appended claims, the word “and / or” may refer to and include any one or more of the associated listed items or all possible combinations thereof. Detailed Implementation

[0045] Along with obesity, diabetes is becoming a leading cause of death, morbidity, disability, and discrimination in healthcare, education, and employment. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimates that nearly 500 million people worldwide currently have diabetes, with low- and middle-income countries accounting for nearly 80% of the burden. Moreover, the global prevalence is projected to worsen in the coming years. It is estimated that by 2045, the global prevalence will increase by 48%, surging to approximately 693 million individuals (aged 18-99). Similarly, obesity has been experiencing a near-parallel but significant increase. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that in 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults (aged 18 and older) were overweight. Of these, more than 650 million were obese.

[0046] The socioeconomic burden associated with these conditions is enormous, much of it attributable to diabetes. Hyperglycemia (high levels of blood sugar) is a hallmark of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes (or “T2DM”), hyperglycemia results from various combinations of insulin resistance and insufficient insulin production. Chronic hyperglycemia can damage a variety of organs, leading to the development of disabling and life-threatening complications such as cardiovascular disease, neuropathy, kidney disease, and eye diseases that can lead to retinopathy and blindness. These complications contribute to more frequent hospitalizations, increased healthcare costs, and reduced quality of life, and often result in premature death. In fact, the IDF estimates that in 2017, approximately four million people aged 20 to 79 died from diabetes, which equates to approximately one death every eight seconds. Diabetes accounts for 10.7% of all-cause mortality in this age group globally, more than the combined number of deaths from infectious diseases (HIV / AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria). Moreover, approximately 46.1% of diabetes-related deaths in this age group occur in individuals under 60 years of age. Beyond the burden of diabetes as manifested by premature mortality and low quality of life, there is a significant economic burden imposed by the disease and its complications. This burden weighs heavily on nations, healthcare systems, and, more importantly, directly and tragically on affected individuals and their families. Global annual healthcare spending on diabetes in 2017 was estimated at USD 727 billion, corresponding to one dollar out of every eight dollars spent on healthcare for diabetes. These economic costs are steadily increasing, and their trends are best documented and analyzed in the United States (US). The American Diabetes Association has estimated that, after adjusting for inflation, the economic cost of diabetes in the US increased by 26% between 2012 and 2017 (from USD 188 billion to USD 237.3 billion), attributable to both increased diabetes prevalence and increased costs per person with diabetes. Furthermore, after adjusting for both inflation and increased diabetes prevalence, the excessively high healthcare costs per person with diabetes increased by 14% over the same five-year timeframe (from USD 8,417 to USD 9,601).

[0047] Despite lifestyle and behavioral modifications that are largely ineffective in treating type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), substantial treatment gaps remain unresolved in conventional approaches to T2DM treatment (surgery and medication). For surgery, this gap refers to several distinct populations, including large subgroups of individuals who are overweight and have diabetes but are not considered severely obese and therefore ineligible for traditional surgery. The gap also includes individuals eligible for these procedures but unwilling or unable to undergo invasive, anatomically altering, and irreversible procedures. Furthermore, the gap includes individuals eligible for surgery but unable to access treatment due to barriers associated with high costs, lack of insurance coverage, and / or unavailable surgical skills. For medication, commonly cited barriers to access include high costs, low utility, and a high incidence of side effects. All these factors contribute to the fact that existing surgical procedures, interventions, and medications are used by less than 1% of eligible individuals worldwide.

[0048] Systems, apparatus, and methods for use in delivery and magnetically coupled magnetic implantation components to create anastomoses at adjacent points in the digestive tract (between the duodenum and ileum, or between the jejunum and ileum) are described herein. It is recognized in this disclosure that such alternative “pathways” or “shortcuts” (i.e., anastomoses) can provide an alternative route for nutrient-rich chyme to enter the ileum more rapidly distally, which can result in avoidance of absorption in the foregut, triggering of early satiety, and / or improved glucose metabolism (e.g., by modulating the so-called “incretin effect,” which is characterized by increased secretion of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), gastrointestinal hormones stimulating insulin secretion, gene expression, and β-cell growth characterization). In this respect, diabetes control can result from such intended delivery of nutrient-rich chyme to the distal intestine and result in the dissemination of physiological signals leading to improved glucose metabolism. It will be understood that the principles described in this disclosure can be applied outside the context of endoscopic anastomosis surgery, such as performing diagnostic, surgical or therapeutic procedures, scientific experiments, and / or other procedures in the same and / or other settings, cavities and / or organs not described in this disclosure, without departing from the teachings of this disclosure.

[0049] Example embodiments will now be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which form part of this disclosure.

[0050] Example implementation of an endoscopic anastomosis system (e.g., endoscopic anastomosis system 100)

[0051] Figure 1A , Figure 1B and Figure 1CThe illustrations show different views of an example embodiment of an endoscopic anastomosis system (e.g., system 100). System 100 may be configured, or can be configured to be inserted through a patient's natural cavity (e.g., rectum) to deliver a first magnetic implant (or magnet) 430 into a patient's cavity (e.g., colon or ileocecal valve). A complementary, corresponding, or associated second system 100, adapted to be inserted through another natural cavity of the patient (e.g., oral cavity), delivers a second magnetic implant 430 into an adjacent cavity of the patient (e.g., duodenum or jejunum), the second magnetic implant 430 then being magnetically coupled to the first magnetic implant 430 through one or more cavity walls. The first and second magnetic implants 430 are collectively configured to form an anastomosis through said one or more cavity walls.

[0052] Each system 100 includes one or more elements. For example, as will be further described in this disclosure, each system 100 includes a first body assembly 200 (or a first body 200). Each system 100 also includes a head assembly 300. The head assembly 300 is attached to an end of the first body assembly 200 (e.g., referred to herein as a second end 203 of the first body assembly 200, a distal end of the first body assembly 200, or an end inserted into a cavity in a patient). Although the head assembly 300 may be referred to herein as a separate element from (and attached to) the first body assembly 200, it will be understood that the head assembly 300 may also be considered as an element or part of the first body assembly 200 without departing from the teachings of this disclosure. Each system 100 also includes a second body assembly 400. At least a portion of the second body assembly 400 is housed within the head assembly 300, and at least a portion of the second body assembly 400 is provided / inserted through an opening 318 of the head assembly 300 (referred herein to as the "second body assembly opening" 318, the "catheter opening" 318, etc.). Furthermore, at least a portion of the second body assembly 400 is housed within the first body assembly 200. In the example embodiment, the first body 200 and the second body 400 are slidable relative to each other. Each system 100 also includes a magnetic implant 430. Each system 100 also includes a fixation assembly 440. Although the magnetic implant assembly 430 and / or the fixation assembly 440 may be referred to herein as separate elements (one or more) from (and fixed to) the second body assembly 400, it will be understood that the magnetic implant assembly 430 and / or the fixation assembly 440 may also be considered as elements or portions of the second body assembly 400 without departing from the teachings of this disclosure. For ease of reference, Figure 2 The diagram illustrates a view of these components that are separated from each other.

[0053] As used in this disclosure, where applicable, one or more elements of each system 100 may be controlled, in part or in whole, directly or indirectly, by one or more processors, controllers, computing devices, processors, servers, systems, cloud-based computing, artificial intelligence (AI), etc. (referred to herein as “controllers,” “processors,” etc.) (not shown) and / or one or more surgical consoles (not shown, which may be any console, etc., that enables one or more surgeons to perform one or more actions described in this disclosure). Such controllers and / or surgical consoles may communicate with and / or control one or more external systems / devices (e.g., external pressure sources for providing negative and / or positive pressure, etc.) (not shown). Such a controller can be any processor, server, system, device, computing device, controller, microprocessor, microcontroller, microchip, semiconductor device, etc., configurable or configured, among other things, to perform information processing and / or management, information search, information identification, data communication, information processing and / or make one or more decisions via artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, etc., and / or any or more other actions described in this disclosure. Alternatively or additionally, such a controller (and / or elements thereof) may comprise a virtual machine, processor, computer, node, instance, host, or machine (including those in networked computing environments) and / or be part of a virtual machine, processor, computer, node, instance, host, or machine (including those in networked computing environments). As used in this disclosure, communication channels, etc., can be or may comprise a collection of devices and / or virtual machines connected via communication channels that facilitate communication between devices and allow devices to share resources. Such resources can include any type of resources used to run instances, including hardware (such as servers, clients, mainframes, networks, network storage, data sources, memory, central processing unit time, scientific instruments, and other computing devices), as well as software, software licenses, available network services, and other non-hardware resources, or combinations thereof. Communication channels can include, but are not limited to, the Internet, intranets, Wi-Fi systems, GPS systems, positioning systems, location-based service systems, computing network systems, peer-to-peer systems, mesh systems, distributed computing environments, cloud computing environments, telephone systems, Voice over IP (VoIP) systems, etc. Such communication channels can include hardware and software infrastructure configured to form virtual organizations consisting of multiple resources that may be geographically dispersed. A communication channel can also refer to a communication medium between processes on the same device or system.

[0054] These and other components of system 100 will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0055] First main component (e.g., first main component 200)

[0056] As in Figure 3A , Figure 3B and Figure 3C As illustrated in the figure, each system 200 includes a first body assembly 200. The first body assembly 200 may include an elongated tubular structure having a first end 201 (or “proximal” 201) and a second end 203 (or “distal” 203). The first body assembly 200 may include a flexible body or tube having one or more internal channels (not shown). For example, one or more internal channels may be provided for allowing multiple actuation control components (e.g., cables, wires, tendons, etc.) to extend from the controller and / or surgeon's console (at or near the first end 201) to a portion of the second end 203 (e.g., to the first flexible segment 210). As another example, one or more internal channels may be provided to receive a second body assembly 400, which may extend from the controller and / or surgeon's console (at or near the first end 201) and through a second body assembly opening 318 of the head assembly 300. In this respect, the second body assembly 400 and the first body assembly 200 may be configured to slide relative to each other. As another example, one or more internal channels may be provided to allow negative and / or positive pressure to be supplied from one or more external pressure sources (not shown) to one or more pressure openings 332, 334, 422. As another example, one or more internal channels may be provided to allow positive and / or negative pressure to be supplied from one or more external pressure sources (not shown) to the first deployable member 320 and the second deployable member 420. As another example, one or more internal channels may be provided to allow flushing flow... Body pressure, positive pressure, and / or negative pressure are supplied to the first cleaning assembly 338 from one or more external pressure sources (not shown). As another example, one or more internal channels may be provided for extending electrical cables and / or data cables to the first image capture assembly 336. As another example, one or more internal channels may be provided for extending cables to one or more sensors (e.g., for haptic feedback, temperature sensors, pressure sensors, etc., not shown). Other internal channels for other purposes are also contemplated in this disclosure. It will be understood that the internal channels of the first body assembly 200 can be any channels (including those wholly or partially within the first body assembly) and can include smaller tubes provided in larger channels or tubes. It will also be understood that the internal channels of the first body assembly 200 can extend beyond the first end 201 and / or the second end 203 of the first body assembly 200.

[0057] As in at least Figure 1A and Figure 1BAs illustrated in the figure, the second end 203 of the first main body component 200 may be fixed to or be fixed to the connector portion 302 of the head component 300 (and in the example embodiment, it may be detached from the connector portion 302 of the head component 300).

[0058] The first body assembly 200 includes a first flexible segment (e.g., a first flexible segment 210) at its second end 203. Although not illustrated in the figures, the second end 203 of the first body assembly 200 may also include one or more deployable members (e.g., similar to the first deployable member 320 and / or the second deployable member 420) and / or one or more pressure openings (e.g., similar to the first pressure opening 332 and / or the second pressure opening 422). Such one or more pressure openings may be provided in front of and / or behind such one or more deployable members, and such one or more pressure openings and / or one or more deployable members may be provided in front of and / or behind the first flexible segment 210. In some example embodiments, such deployable members (one or more) and / or pressure openings (one or more) of the first body assembly 200 may supplement or replace the first deployable member 320 and / or the first pressure opening 332 of the head assembly 300.

[0059] In an example implementation, the first flexible segment 210 may be configured, or is configured to guide, rotate, bend, and / or turn (referred to herein as “bend”, etc.) the system 100 in any one or more of a plurality of available directions and / or along one or more sites of the first flexible segment 210. This may be desirable when the system 100 is being pushed forward into a body cavity (such as the colon or small intestine), and when the system 100 reaches bends, turns, etc., within the body cavity. Alternatively or additionally, such bending may be desirable when a particular area of ​​the inner wall of the body cavity needs to be viewed and / or acted upon (e.g., delivery of the magnetic implant 430). Such bending of the first flexible segment 210 may be achievable or can be implemented by selectively configuring it to bend (e.g., away from the central axis formed by the first flexible segment 210) along one or more sites of the first flexible segment 210. Such a selective configuration may involve selecting one or more bendable sites along the first bendable segment 210 from a plurality of bendable sites along the first bendable segment 210. Figure 3B The illustration shows an example of bending the first flexible segment 210. Selective configuration may also include selecting one or more directions for bending at each point along the first flexible segment 210 from a plurality of available directions, etc.

[0060] The bending of the first flexible segment 210 can be selectively controllable by controlling the amount of force (e.g., tension via pull or push) applied to one or more actuation control members (not shown) (increased, decreased, maintained, or not applied) and / or by selectively controlling one or more actuation control members (i.e., the actuation control member will receive an increase in the applied force, a decrease in the applied force, no change in the applied force, and / or no force applied). In an example embodiment, the first flexible segment 210 may comprise an arrangement of multiple flexible sub-segments (not shown) connected in series (or in a straight line). Each flexible sub-segment may include one or more distal termination points for receiving, securing, terminating, and / or connecting one or more actuation control members.

[0061] Each of the flexible sub-segments may include one or more internal cavities or channels, which, among other things, allow one or more actuation control members to extend through, allow negative and / or positive pressure to be provided to one or more pressure openings 332, 422, allow positive and / or negative pressure to be provided to a first deployable member 320, allow positive and / or negative pressure to be provided to a second deployable member 420, allow fluid and / or positive (and / or negative) pressure to be provided to a first cleaning assembly 338, allow electrical cables and / or data cables to extend to a first image capture assembly 336, and so on.

[0062] The distal termination can be provided in any shape or form, as long as it enables the reception, connection, termination, and / or fixation of the distal ends of one or more actuation control elements. For example, the distal termination can be an opening, connector, termination portion, hook, etc. The degree of bending of one or more of the bendable points of the first bendable segment 210 can be between approximately 0 degrees and 210 degrees with respect to the central axis in the example embodiment.

[0063] In an example embodiment, the first body component 200 may have a length between approximately 1600 mm and approximately 2200 mm, and a diameter between approximately 12 mm and approximately 18 mm. The first body component 200 may be formed having one or more of a plurality of cross-sectional shapes, including circular cross-sections, elliptical cross-sections, etc. Other dimensions and shapes are also contemplated without departing from the teachings of this disclosure. In an example embodiment, the length of the first flexible segment 210 may be between approximately 70 mm and approximately 130 mm, and the diameter of the first flexible segment 210 may be between approximately 12 mm and approximately 18 mm. Other dimensions are also contemplated without departing from the teachings of this disclosure.

[0064] Header component (e.g., header component 300)

[0065] As in at least Figure 2 , Figure 4A and Figure 4B As illustrated in the diagram, each system 200 includes a head assembly 300. The head assembly 300 includes a head assembly body 300. The head assembly body 300 also includes one or more first deployable members 320. The head assembly 300 also includes one or more first pressure ports 332. The head assembly 300 also includes a second body opening 318. The head assembly 300 also includes one or more air blowing ports 334. The head assembly 300 also includes one or more first image capturing components 336. The head assembly 300 also includes one or more first cleaning components 338.

[0066] These and other elements of the head assembly 300 will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0067] Header component body (e.g., header component body 300)

[0068] As in at least Figure 2 and 4A As illustrated in Figure -B, the head assembly 300 includes a head assembly body 300. The head assembly body 300 includes a connector portion 302 at a first end for attachment to a second end 203 of the second body assembly 200. The head assembly body 300 also includes a first region, portion, etc. (referred to herein as "first region" 310) and a second region, portion, etc. (referred to herein as "second region" 330). A first end 311 of the first region 310 is attached to the second end 203 of the second body assembly 200 via the connector portion 302, and at least a portion of the second end 313 of the first region 310 is attached to the first end 331 of the second region 330.

[0069] In an example implementation, the second end 313 of the first region 310 of the head component body 300 includes a first segment 316 (as in at least...). Figure 4B(Illustrated in the diagram) and a second segment (not shown) adjacent to the first segment 316. The second segment of the first region 310 is secured to the first end 331 of the second region 330 of the head assembly body 300. The first segment 316 of the first region 310 includes a second body assembly opening 318 (or a second body opening 318 or a catheter opening 318 or a conduit opening 318). The second body assembly opening 318 is configured to receive at least a portion of the second body assembly 400. That is, at least a portion of the second body assembly 400 is provided / inserted through the second body assembly opening 318. In this respect, the second body 402 is movable / slidable relative to the head assembly body 300. The first region 310 also includes one or more additional pressure openings (not shown) for providing positive and / or negative pressure (e.g., to expand, hold, or contract the volume of the first deployable member 320) to the internal portion of the first deployable member 320. The first region 310 also includes one or more internal cavities or channels. For example, one or more internal cavities or channels may accommodate at least a portion of the second end of the second body 402 of the second body assembly 400. One or more internal cavities or channels may also accommodate a plurality of actuation control members (e.g., cables, wires, tendons, etc., as described in this disclosure) for controlling the second flexible segment 410 of the second body assembly 400. As another example, one or more internal cavities or channels may be provided to allow negative and / or positive pressure to be supplied from one or more external pressure sources (not shown) to one or more pressure openings 332, 334, 422. As another example, one or more internal cavities or channels may be provided to allow positive and / or negative pressure to be supplied from one or more external pressure sources (not shown) to the first deployable member 320 and the second deployable member 420. As another example, one or more internal cavities or channels may be provided to allow flushing fluid, positive and / or negative pressure to be supplied from one or more external pressure sources (not shown) to the first cleaning assembly 338. As another example, one or more internal cavities or channels may be provided for extending electrical cables and / or data cables to the first image capture assembly 336. As another example, one or more internal cavities or channels may be provided for extending cables to one or more sensors (e.g., for haptic feedback, temperature sensors, pressure sensors, etc., not shown). Other internal cavities or channels for other purposes are also contemplated in this disclosure. It will be understood that the internal cavities or channels of the first region 310 of the head assembly body 300 can be any cavity or channel (including those wholly or partially within the head assembly body 300) and can include smaller tubes provided within larger channels or tubes. It will also be understood that the internal cavities or channels of the first region 310 of the head assembly body 300 can extend beyond the first region 310 of the head assembly body 300.The first region 310 of the head assembly body 300 may have a length between approximately 12 mm and approximately 20 mm, and a diameter between approximately 12 mm and approximately 20 mm. The first region 310 of the head assembly body 300 may be cylindrical and / or formed having one or more of a plurality of cross-sectional shapes, including circular cross-sections, elliptical cross-sections, etc. Other dimensions and shapes are also contemplated without departing from the teachings of this disclosure.

[0070] In an example embodiment, a first end 331 of a second region 330 of the head assembly body 300 is secured to a second segment of the first region 310 of the head assembly body 300. As will be further described in this disclosure, the second region 330 includes one or more first pressure ports 332. The second region 330 also includes one or more first air ports 334. The second region 330 also includes one or more first image capture components 336. The second region 330 also includes one or more first cleaning components 338. The second region 330 also includes one or more internal cavities or channels. For example, one or more internal cavities or channels may accommodate at least a portion of a second end of a second body 402 of the second body assembly 400. One or more internal cavities or channels may also accommodate a plurality of actuation control members (e.g., cables, wires, tendons, etc., as described in this disclosure) for controlling the second flexible segment 410 of the second body assembly 400. As another example, one or more internal cavities or channels may be provided to allow negative and / or positive pressure to be supplied from one or more external pressure sources (not shown) to one or more pressure openings 332, 334, 422. As another example, one or more internal cavities or channels may be provided to allow positive and / or negative pressure to be supplied from one or more external pressure sources (not shown) to the second deployable member 420. As another example, one or more internal cavities or channels may be provided to allow flushing fluid, positive and / or negative pressure to be supplied from one or more external pressure sources (not shown) to the first cleaning assembly 338. As another example, one or more internal cavities or channels may be provided to allow electrical cables and / or data cables to extend to the first image capture assembly 336. As another example, one or more internal cavities or channels may be provided to allow cables to extend to one or more sensors (e.g., for haptic feedback, temperature sensors, pressure sensors, etc., not shown). Other internal cavities or channels for other purposes are also contemplated in this disclosure. It will be understood that the internal cavity or channel of the second region 330 of the head assembly body 300 can be any cavity or channel (including those wholly or partially within the head assembly body 300), and can include smaller tubes, etc., provided within larger channels or tubes. It will also be understood that the internal cavity or channel of the second region 330 of the head assembly body 300 can extend beyond the second region 330 of the head assembly body 300. The second region 330 of the head assembly body 300 can have a length between approximately 14 mm and approximately 25 mm. The second region 330 of the head assembly body 300 can be a semi-cylindrical shape and / or formed having one or more of a plurality of cross-sectional shapes, including a semi-circular cross-section, a semi-elliptical cross-section, etc. Other dimensions and shapes are also contemplated without departing from the teachings of this disclosure.

[0071] First deployable member (e.g., first deployable member 320)

[0072] As in at least Figure 2 and 4A As illustrated in Figure -D, the head assembly 300 includes one or more first deployable members (e.g., first deployable member 320). As in at least Figure 4C As illustrated in the diagram, a first deployable member 320 is secured to at least a portion of a first region 310 of the head assembly 300. More specifically, the first deployable member 320 is secured to an external portion of the head assembly body 300 between a first end 311 and a second end 313 of the first region 310. The first deployable member 320 is configured in a normal or non-deployed configuration (e.g., as shown in...). Figure 4C (See diagram below) and expand configuration (e.g., as shown in...) Figure 4D (as illustrated in the diagram) In the unfolded configuration, the first unfoldable member 320 unfolds radially outward or away from the head assembly body 300.

[0073] When the first deployable member 320 is controlled to be in a deployed configuration within the patient's cavity, the controller (not shown) is configured to control the first deployable member 320 to deploy radially outward or away from the head assembly body 300 toward and / or radially deploy to the patient's cavity wall. When deployed, the first deployable member 320 may or may not reach the patient's cavity wall. If the first deployable member 320 (when deployed) reaches the patient's cavity wall, the first deployable member 320 may bulge or push the patient's cavity wall outward. However, in the example embodiment, the first deployable member (when deployed) may briefly stop (may not reach), or may not push outward (if it reaches) the patient's cavity wall. In any of these cases, it is recognized that one or more of the first deployable member 320 and the first pressure port 332 (as further described in this disclosure, the first pressure port 332 is configured to agitate, introduce, aspirate inward and / or fold part of the patient's cavity wall) cooperate or combine to enable the system 100 to anchor, grip and / or otherwise secure to the patient's cavity wall.

[0074] The first deployable member 320 may be formed to completely or partially surround a first region 310 of the head assembly body 300. The first deployable member 320 may resemble a balloon or the like and may include one or more openings (not shown) to allow positive pressure (e.g., the passage of gas and / or fluid, and / or the manipulation of pressure within the first deployable member 320) to be introduced, controlled, and / or reduced within the first deployable member 320. Each such opening may be connected to one or more pressure chambers, which in turn are connected to one or more external pressure sources (not shown). Alternatively, the first deployable member 320 may be formed from one or more films of deployable material (e.g., rectangular sheets), and the opposing long sides of such films may be fixed (e.g., via a secondary molding process) to a first end 311 and a second end 313 of the first region 310 of the head assembly body 300.

[0075] When in a deployed configuration (which may be a state in which an external pressure source provides positive pressure to the first deployable member 320), the first deployable member 320 may be configured to deploy radially outward (e.g., similar to a balloon, tire, etc.), wherein the overall diameter of the first deployable member 320 in the deployed configuration is between approximately 25 mm and 40 mm. Other dimensions are also contemplated without departing from the teachings of this disclosure.

[0076] First pressure port (e.g., first pressure port 332)

[0077] As in at least Figure 2 and 4A As illustrated in Figure -B, the head assembly 300 includes one or more first pressure ports (e.g., first pressure ports 332, also referred to herein as "first pressure openings" 332). One or more first pressure ports 332 may be provided at a second end 333 of the second region 330 and configured to provide negative pressure (and / or positive pressure) to the exterior of the head assembly body 300 (e.g., to a patient's cavity). For example, as in at least Figure 4AAs illustrated in the figure, one or more first pressure ports 332 may be provided on (or through) the head assembly body 300 at the farthest wall or surface of the head assembly body 300 in such a way that the negative pressure applied through one or more first pressure ports 332 is directed in the direction in which the head assembly body 300 is pointed (or pushed forward) (e.g., parallel to the central axis formed through the head assembly body 300). Alternatively or additionally, in example embodiments where one or more first pressure ports 332 are provided on (or through) the farthest wall or surface of the head assembly body 300, one or more of the first pressure ports 332 may be oriented, configured, guided, or directed in such a way that the negative pressure applied through such one or more first pressure ports 332 is directed in a direction not parallel to the central axis formed through the head assembly body 300 (e.g., at 10-80 degrees to the central axis formed through the head assembly body 300). Alternatively or additionally, in example embodiments where more than one first pressure port 332 is provided on (or through) the head assembly body 300, such first pressure ports 332 may be provided around the circumference of the head assembly body 300 (e.g., if a portion of the head assembly body 300 has a circular circumference, such as a first region 310, or otherwise distributed around the head assembly body 300). Alternatively or additionally, in example embodiments where more than one first pressure port 332 is provided on (or through) the head assembly body 300, such first pressure ports 330 may be provided at one or more different locations along the head assembly body 300 (e.g., in the first region 310 and / or the second region 330). One or more first pressure ports 332 may be configured to provide negative pressure to agitate, introduce, aspirate inward, and / or fold a portion of the patient's cavity wall toward the head assembly body 300. Recognized in this disclosure, such agitation, introduction, aspirate inward, and / or folding of a portion of the patient's cavity wall, combined with the radially outward deployment of the first deployable member 320 toward and / or radially outward deployment into a portion of the patient's cavity wall, enables the system 100 to anchor, grip, and / or otherwise secure to the patient's cavity wall.

[0078] Although the accompanying drawings illustrate that the first pressure port 332 is provided at the second end 333 of the second region 330 of the head assembly body 300, it will be understood that other configurations are also contemplated in this disclosure. For example, in addition to or instead of the one or more pressure ports 332 provided at the second end 333 of the second region 330, one or more first pressure ports 332 may be provided on the side portion of the second region 330 of the head assembly body 300 (e.g., between the first end 331 and the second end 333). Alternatively or additionally, one or more first pressure ports 332 may be provided at the second end 313 of the first region 310 of the head assembly body 300. Alternatively or additionally, one or more first pressure ports 332 may be provided at the first end 331 of the first region 310 of the head assembly body 300.

[0079] First air blowing port (e.g., first air blowing port 334)

[0080] As in at least Figure 2 and 4A As illustrated in Figure -B, the head assembly 300 includes one or more first air ports (e.g., first air ports 334, also referred to herein as "first air openings" 334). One or more first air ports 334 may be provided at a second end 333 of the second region 330 and configured to provide positive pressure to the exterior of the head assembly body 300 (e.g., to provide positive pressure to a patient's cavity to inflate the patient's cavity). For example, one or more first air openings 334 may be configured to provide positive pressure to agitate, push outward, and / or expand a portion of the patient's cavity wall away from the head assembly body 300.

[0081] Although the accompanying drawings illustrate that the first air inlet 334 is provided at the second end 333 of the second region 330 of the head assembly body 300, it will be understood that other configurations are also contemplated in this disclosure. For example, in addition to or instead of the one or more first air inlet ports 334 provided at the second end 333 of the second region 330, one or more first air inlet ports 334 may be provided on the side portion of the second region 330 of the head assembly body 300 (e.g., between the first end 331 and the second end 333). Alternatively or additionally, one or more first air inlet ports 334 may be provided at the second end 313 of the first region 310 of the head assembly body 300. Alternatively or additionally, one or more first air inlet ports 334 may be provided at the first end 331 of the first region 310 of the head assembly body 300.

[0082] First image capture component (e.g., first image capture component 336)

[0083] As in at least Figure 2 and 4A As illustrated in Figure -B, the head assembly 300 includes one or more first image capture components (e.g., first image capture component 336). The first image capture component 336 can be any image and / or video capture device, including, but not limited to, 2-D cameras and / or 3-D stereoscopic or autostereoscopic cameras. The first image capture component 336 may also include one or more illumination sources (not shown), such as one or more LED lights.

[0084] Although the accompanying drawings illustrate that the first image capturing component 336 is provided at the second end 333 of the second region 330 of the head assembly body 300, it will be understood that other configurations are also contemplated in this disclosure. For example, in addition to or instead of the one or more first image capturing components 336 provided at the second end 333 of the second region 330, one or more first image capturing components 336 may be provided on the side portion of the second region 330 of the head assembly body 300 (e.g., between the first end 331 and the second end 333). Alternatively or additionally, one or more first image capturing components 336 may be provided at the second end 313 of the first region 310 of the head assembly body 300. Alternatively or additionally, one or more first image capturing components 336 may be provided at the first end 331 of the first region 310 of the head assembly body 300.

[0085] First cleaning component (e.g., first cleaning component 338)

[0086] As in at least Figure 2 and 4A As illustrated in Figure -B, the head assembly 300 includes one or more first image cleaning components (e.g., first cleaning component 338). The first cleaning component 338 may be configured to direct fluid (e.g., water, non-toxic flushing fluid, etc.), positive pressure, and / or negative pressure to the first image capture assembly 336 to clean, unclog, and / or otherwise improve the visibility and / or image capture quality of the first image capture assembly 336.

[0087] Although the accompanying drawings illustrate that the first cleaning component 338 is provided at the second end 333 of the second region 330 of the head assembly body 300, it will be understood that other configurations are also contemplated in this disclosure (as long as it is near the first image capturing component 336). For example, in addition to or instead of the one or more first cleaning components 338 provided at the second end 333 of the second region 330, one or more first cleaning components 338 may be provided on the side portion of the second region 330 of the head assembly body 300 (e.g., between the first end 331 and the second end 333). Alternatively or additionally, one or more first cleaning components 338 may be provided at the second end 313 of the first region 310 of the head assembly body 300. Alternatively or additionally, one or more first cleaning components 338 may be provided at the first end 331 of the first region 310 of the head assembly body 300.

[0088] Second main component (e.g., second main component 400)

[0089] As in at least Figure 2 and Figure 4E As illustrated in Figure I, each system 200 includes a second body assembly 200. The second body assembly 400 includes one or more elements. For example, the second body assembly 400 includes a second body 402. The second body assembly 400 also includes a second flexible segment 410. The second body assembly 400 also includes one or more second deployable members 420. The second body assembly 400 also includes one or more second pressure openings 422. The second body assembly 400 also includes a magnetic implantation assembly 430. The second body assembly 400 also includes a fixation assembly 440.

[0090] These and other elements of the second main body assembly 400 will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0091] Second subject (e.g., second subject 402)

[0092] As in at least Figure 4EThe example embodiment of the second body assembly 400 illustrated in Figure I includes a second body 402. The second body 402 may comprise an elongated tubular structure having a first end (or “proximal”) and a second end (or “distal”, which is the end closest to and / or secured to the fixation assembly 440). The second body 402 may comprise a flexible body having one or more internal channels (not shown). For example, one or more internal channels may be provided for allowing multiple actuation control components (e.g., cables, wires, tendons, etc.) to extend from the controller and / or surgeon's console to a portion of the second end of the second body 402. As another example, one or more internal channels may be provided to allow negative and / or positive pressure to be supplied from one or more external pressure sources (not shown) to one or more second pressure openings 422. As another example, one or more internal channels may be provided for allowing positive and / or negative pressure to be supplied from one or more external pressure sources (not shown) to the second deployable member 420. As another example, one or more internal channels may be provided for securing the cable control assembly 440 (e.g., controlling the securing and releasing of the magnetic implant assembly 430). Other internal channels for other purposes are also contemplated in this disclosure. It will be understood that the internal channels of the second body 402 can be any channels (including those wholly or partially within the first body assembly) and can include smaller tubes, etc., provided in larger channels or tubes. It will also be understood that the internal channels of the second body 402 can extend beyond the first end and / or the second end of the second body 402.

[0093] As in at least Figure 4E As illustrated in Figure I, the second end of the second body 402 may be fixed to or secured to the fixing component 440 (and in an example embodiment, may be detachable from the fixing component 440). The second end of the second body 402 may also be fixed to or secured to the magnetic implant component 430 (and in an example embodiment, may be detachable from the magnetic implant component 430) (e.g., via the fixing component 440).

[0094] In an example embodiment, the second body 400 may have a length between approximately 1800 mm and approximately 2500 mm, and a diameter between approximately 2 mm and approximately 4 mm. The second body 400 may be formed having one or more of a plurality of cross-sectional shapes, including circular cross-sections, elliptical cross-sections, etc. Other dimensions and shapes are also contemplated without departing from the teachings of this disclosure.

[0095] The second flexible segment (e.g., the second flexible segment 410)

[0096] As in at least Figure 4G and Figure 4HAs illustrated in the figure, the second body assembly 400 includes one or more second flexible segments (e.g., second flexible segment 410). One or more second flexible segments 410 may be provided at a second end of the second body assembly 400.

[0097] In an example implementation, the second flexible segment 410 may be configured or be configured to cause the second body assembly 400 to bend in any one or more of a plurality of available directions and / or at one or more sites along the second flexible segment 410. This may be desirable when the second body assembly 400 is being pushed forward into a body cavity (such as the colon or small intestine), and when the system 100 reaches bends, turns, etc., within the body cavity. Alternatively or additionally, such bending may be desirable when specific areas of the inner wall of the body cavity need to be viewed and / or acted upon (e.g., delivery of the magnetic implant 430). Such bending of the second flexible segment 410 may be achievable or can be implemented by selectively configuring one or more sites along the second flexible segment 410 to bend (e.g., away from the central axis formed by the second flexible segment 410). Such selective configuration may involve bending along one or more sites selected from a plurality of flexible sites along the second flexible segment 410. Figure 4G The -H diagram illustrates an example of bending the second flexible segment 410. The selective configuration may also include selecting a curvature degree for bending at each location along the second flexible segment 410 from a plurality of available curvature degrees. The selective configuration may also include selecting one or more directions for bending at each location along the second flexible segment 410 from a plurality of available directions, etc.

[0098] The bending of the second flexible segment 410 can be selectively controllable by controlling the amount of force (e.g., tension via pull or push) applied to one or more actuation control members (not shown) (increased, decreased, maintained, or not applied) and / or by selectively controlling one or more actuation control members (i.e., the actuation control member will receive an increase in the applied force, a decrease in the applied force, no change in the applied force, and / or no force applied). In an example embodiment, the second flexible segment 410 may comprise an arrangement of multiple flexible sub-segments (not shown) connected in series (or in a straight line). Each flexible sub-segment may include one or more distal termination points for receiving, securing, terminating, and / or connecting one or more actuation control members.

[0099] Each of the flexible sub-segments may contain one or more internal cavities or channels, which are used, among other things, to allow one or more actuation control members to extend through, to allow negative and / or positive pressure to be provided to one or more pressure openings 422, to allow positive and / or negative pressure to be provided to a second deployable member 420, to allow cables to extend to a fixing assembly 440, and so on.

[0100] The distal terminations for one or more actuation control elements can be provided in any shape or form, as long as they enable reception, connection, termination, and / or fixation of the distal ends of one or more actuation control elements. For example, the distal terminations can be openings, connectors, terminations, hooks, etc. The degree of bending of one or more of the bendable points of the second bendable segment 410 can be between approximately 0 degrees and 210 degrees with respect to the central axis in an example embodiment.

[0101] In the example embodiment, the length of the second flexible segment 410 may be between approximately 5 mm and approximately 50 mm, and in the example embodiment, the diameter of the second flexible segment 410 may be between approximately 2 mm and approximately 4 mm. Other dimensions are also contemplated without departing from the teachings of this disclosure.

[0102] Although the illustrated order or sequence of elements (e.g., when moving toward the fixing assembly 440 or the magnetic implant assembly 430) provides the second deployable member 420 between the second flexible segment 410 and one or more second pressure ports 422, it will be understood that other configurations are also contemplated in this disclosure. For example, one or more second pressure ports 422 may be provided between the second flexible segment 410 and the second deployable member 420. As another example, the flexible segment 410 may be provided between the second deployable member 420 and one or more second pressure ports 422. The order or sequence of elements may also vary from that shown in the figures (illustrated as the order of the second flexible segment 410, followed by the second deployable member 420, followed by one or more second pressure ports 422). For example, the order may be one or more second pressure ports 422, followed by the second deployable member 420, followed by the second flexible portion 410. As another example, the sequence could be one or more second pressure ports 422, followed by a second deployable portion 410, followed by a second deployable member 420. As another example, the sequence could be a second deployable member 420, followed by one or more second pressure ports 422, followed by a second flexible portion 410. As another example, the sequence could be a second deployable member 420, followed by a second flexible portion 410, followed by one or more second pressure ports 422.

[0103] As in Figure 4I As illustrated in the figure, an example embodiment of the second body assembly 400 can also be configured or be configured to rotate relative to a central axis formed by the second body 402. Such rotation allows the orientation of the magnetic implant assembly 430 to be selectively changed, which, together with the bending of the second flexible segment 410, can help position the magnetic implant assembly 430 for magnetic coupling to another magnetic implant assembly 430'.

[0104] Second deployable member (e.g., second deployable member 420)

[0105] As in at least Figure 2 and Figure 4E As illustrated in Figure I, the second main body component 400 includes one or more second deployable members (e.g., second deployable member 420). As in at least Figure 4E As illustrated in the diagram, the second deployable member 420 is fixed to a portion of the second end of the second main body assembly 400. The second deployable member 420 is configured in a normal or non-deployed configuration (e.g., as shown in...). Figure 4E (See diagram below) and expand configuration (e.g., as shown in...) Figure 4F and Figure 4H(as illustrated in the diagram) In the unfolded configuration, the second unfoldable member 420 unfolds radially outward or away from the second body 402 (or radially toward or to the patient's cavity wall).

[0106] When the second deployable member 420 is controlled to be in a deployed configuration within the patient's cavity, the controller (not shown) is configured to control the second deployable member 420 to deploy radially outward or away from the second body 402 and toward and / or radially deploy to the patient's cavity wall. When deployed, the second deployable member 420 may or may not reach the patient's cavity wall. If the second deployable member 420 (when deployed) reaches the patient's cavity wall, the second deployable member 420 may bulge or push the patient's cavity wall outward. However, in the example embodiment, the second deployable member 420 (when deployed) may briefly stop (may not reach), or may not push outward (if it reaches) the patient's cavity wall. In any of these cases, it is recognized that the second deployable member 420 cooperates or combines with the second pressure port 422 (as further described in this disclosure, the second pressure port 422 is configured to agitate, introduce, inwardly aspirate and / or fold part of the patient's cavity wall) to enable the system 100 to anchor, grip and / or otherwise secure to the patient's cavity wall.

[0107] The second deployable member 420 may be formed to completely or partially surround the second body 402. The second deployable member 420 may resemble a balloon or the like and may include one or more openings (not shown) to allow positive pressure (e.g., the passage of gas and / or fluid, and / or the manipulation of pressure within the second deployable member 420) to be introduced, controlled, and / or reduced within the second deployable member 420. Each such opening may be connected to one or more pressure chambers, which in turn are connected to one or more external pressure sources (not shown). Alternatively, the second deployable member 420 may be formed from one or more films (e.g., rectangular sheets) of deployable material, and the opposing long sides of such films may be circumferentially fixed around the second body 402 (e.g., via a secondary molding process).

[0108] When in a deployed configuration (which may be a state in which an external pressure source provides positive pressure to the second deployable member 420), the second deployable member 420 may be configured to deploy radially outward (e.g., similar to a balloon, tire, etc.), wherein the overall diameter of the second deployable member 420 in the deployed configuration is between approximately 10 mm and 30 mm. Other dimensions are also contemplated without departing from the teachings of this disclosure.

[0109] Although the illustrated order or sequence of elements (e.g., when moving toward the fixing assembly 440 or the magnetic implant assembly 430) provides the second deployable member 420 between the second flexible segment 410 and one or more second pressure ports 422, it will be understood that other configurations are also contemplated in this disclosure. For example, one or more second pressure ports 422 may be provided between the second flexible segment 410 and the second deployable member 420. As another example, the flexible segment 410 may be provided between the second deployable member 420 and one or more second pressure ports 422. The order or sequence of elements may also vary from that shown in the figures (illustrated as the order of the second flexible segment 410, followed by the second deployable member 420, followed by one or more second pressure ports 422). For example, the order may be one or more second pressure ports 422, followed by the second deployable member 420, followed by the second flexible portion 410. As another example, the sequence could be one or more second pressure ports 422, followed by a second deployable portion 410, followed by a second deployable member 420. As another example, the sequence could be a second deployable member 420, followed by one or more second pressure ports 422, followed by a second flexible portion 410. As another example, the sequence could be a second deployable member 420, followed by a second flexible portion 410, followed by one or more second pressure ports 422.

[0110] Second pressure port (e.g., second pressure port 422)

[0111] As in at least Figure 2 and 4E As illustrated in Figure I, the second body assembly 400 includes one or more second pressure ports (e.g., second pressure ports 422, also referred to herein as "second pressure openings" 422). One or more second pressure ports 422 may be provided at a second end of the second body assembly 400 and configured to provide negative pressure (and / or positive pressure) to the outside of the second body 402 (e.g., to a patient's cavity). In an example embodiment where more than one second pressure port 422 may be provided on (or through) the second body 402, such a second pressure port 422 may be provided around the circumference of the second body 402 (e.g., if the second body 402 has a circular circumference; or otherwise around the head assembly body 300). Alternatively or additionally, in an example embodiment where more than one second pressure port 422 is provided on (or through) the second body 402, such a second pressure port 422 may be provided at one or more different sites along the second body 402. For example, as in at least Figure 4E As illustrated in the figure, one or more second pressure ports 422 may be provided on the second body 402 at a point between the fixing component 440 (or the most distal portion of the second body 402) and the second deployable member 420 (or, if more than one second deployable member 420 exists, the most distal second deployable member 420) (or provided through the second body 402). As another example (not shown), one or more second pressure ports 422 may be provided on the second body 402 (or provided through the second body 402) such that the second deployable member 420 is provided between one or more second pressure ports 422 and the fixing component 440 (or the most distal portion of the second body 402). As another example (not shown), one or more second pressure ports 422 may be provided on the second body 402 (or provided through the second body 402), at the front and rear (or at the distal and proximal sides of the second deployable member 420). As another example (not shown), in an example embodiment where two or more second deployable members 420 are secured to a second body 402, a plurality of second pressure ports 422 may be provided on (or through) the second body 402 in such a manner that the second pressure ports 422 are provided in front of and behind (or distally and proximally) each of the second deployable members 420. One or more second pressure ports 422 may be configured to provide negative pressure to agitate, introduce, aspirate inward, and / or fold a portion of the patient's cavity wall toward the second body 402. It is recognized in this disclosure that such agitation, introduction, aspirate inward, and / or folding of a portion of the patient's cavity wall, combined with the radially outward expansion of one or more second deployable members 420 toward and / or radially outward expansion to a portion of the patient's cavity wall, enables the second body assembly 400 to anchor, grip, and / or otherwise secure to the patient's cavity wall.

[0112] Although the illustrated order or sequence of elements (e.g., when moving toward the fixing assembly 440 or the magnetic implant assembly 430) provides the second deployable member 420 between the second flexible segment 410 and one or more second pressure ports 422, it will be understood that other configurations are also contemplated in this disclosure. For example, alternatively or additionally, one or more second pressure ports 422 may be provided between the second flexible segment 410 and the second deployable member 420. As another example, alternatively or additionally, the flexible segment 410 may be provided between the second deployable member 420 and one or more second pressure ports 422. The order or sequence of elements may also vary from that shown in the figures (illustrated as the order of the second flexible segment 410, followed by the second deployable member 420, followed by one or more second pressure ports 422). For example, the order may be one or more second pressure ports 422, followed by the second deployable member 420, followed by the second flexible portion 410. As another example, the sequence could be one or more second pressure ports 422, followed by a second deployable portion 410, followed by a second deployable member 420. As another example, the sequence could be a second deployable member 420, followed by one or more second pressure ports 422, followed by a second flexible portion 410. As another example, the sequence could be a second deployable member 420, followed by a second flexible portion 410, followed by one or more second pressure ports 422.

[0113] Magnetic implantation components (e.g., magnetic implantation component 430)

[0114] As in at least Figure 2 and 4E As illustrated in Figure I, the second body assembly 400 includes a magnetic implant component (e.g., magnetic implant component 430, magnetic implant 430, magnet 430, etc.). The magnetic implant component 430 is attachable to and detachable from the second body 402 via a fixing component 440. As will be further described in this disclosure, the magnetic implant component 430 may be wholly or partially formed of a ferromagnetic or magnetic material, or may be wholly or partially formed using a ferromagnetic or magnetic material.

[0115] The magnetic implant component 430 can be configured in one or more configurations. In this regard, an example embodiment of the first magnetic implant component 430 of one system 100 (e.g., a first system 100 for orally delivering the magnetic implant component 430 via an approach through the patient's mouth) and an example embodiment of the second magnetic implant component 430 of another system 100 (e.g., a second system 100 for rectal delivery of the magnetic implant component 430 via an approach through the patient's rectum) can be the same or can be different. For example, as in... Figure 6A , 6B As illustrated in Figures 7A and 7B, and as will be further described in this disclosure, the second magnetic implant component 430' may not contain any protrusions 434 and / or recesses 435, and the first magnetic implant component 430 may contain one or more protrusions 434 and / or one or more recesses 435.

[0116] Now refer to Figure 6A -D and 7A-D are used to describe an example implementation of the magnetic implant component 430.

[0117] First example implementation of magnetic implant component 430

[0118] As in Figure 6A and Figure 6B Cross-sectional side view and Figure 6C and Figure 6D As illustrated in the top view, the first magnetic implant component 430 may be formed as and / or comprise a flattened cylinder 432 (e.g., flattened when viewed from the side and rounded when viewed from the top). The body 432 may be formed wholly or partially of a ferromagnetic or magnetic material, or may be formed wholly or partially of a ferromagnetic or magnetic material.

[0119] The first magnetic implant component 430 includes an anterior wall 432a (e.g., ...). Figure 6A and 6B The lower wall 432a of the upper magnetic implant component 430 is illustrated in the middle diagram; Figure 6C and 6D The front wall 432a is illustrated in the figure. In an example embodiment, the front wall 432a is the wall to be magnetically coupled to or facing the second magnetic implant assembly 430'. The front wall 432a may have a circular shape with a central axis formed through the center of the front wall 432a. The front wall 432a may have a radius R1 (from the central axis), as shown in the figure. Figure 6C -D is illustrated in the diagram. In the example implementation, the first magnetic implant component 430 may also include a hole, drill hole, etc., through the central axis, such as in at least Figure 6DThe diagram illustrates this. In such an implementation, the hole can have a radius R4 (from the central axis).

[0120] The first magnetic implant assembly 430 includes a rear wall 432b opposite to the front wall 432a. In an example embodiment, the rear wall 432b is not the wall to be magnetically coupled to or facing the second magnetic implant assembly 430'. The rear wall 432b will have substantially the same shape and central axis as the front wall 432a, as well as a radius R1 (from the central axis).

[0121] The first magnetic implant assembly 430 includes a first outer circumferential sidewall 432c formed around a magnet 432. The first outer circumferential sidewall 432c may define the thickness of the magnet 432. The first outer circumferential sidewall 432c may be formed at a radius R1 away from the central axis.

[0122] In an example embodiment, the first magnetic implant assembly 430 includes one or more protrusions 434 formed on the anterior wall 432a. The one or more protrusions 434 can be formed in one or more of a plurality of shapes or forms. The one or more protrusions 434 can be formed using a ferromagnetic or magnetic material. For example, as in... Figure 6A As illustrated in Figure -D, the protrusion 434 can be in the shape of a protruding ring having an outer diameter R2 and an inner diameter R3. Alternatively or additionally, the first magnetic implant assembly 430 may include another protrusion (not shown) formed on the protrusion having radii R2 and R1 (e.g., in a stepping manner), wherein the additional protrusion has an outer diameter between R2 and R1. One or more other protrusions may also be formed on the front wall 432a and / or another protrusion 432 without departing from the teachings of this disclosure. In the example embodiments, one or more of the protrusions 434 may not necessarily be formed using the same ferromagnetic or magnetic material (and / or the same magnetic force) as the body 432. For example, one or more of the protrusions 434 may be formed as a weaker magnet (or a ferromagnetic or magnetic material with a weaker magnetic force) or formed using a weaker magnet (or a ferromagnetic or magnetic material with a weaker magnetic force) compared to the ferromagnetic or magnetic material of the body 432. As another example, one or more of the protrusions 434 may be formed as a stronger magnet (or a ferromagnetic or magnetic material with a stronger magnetic force) or formed using a stronger magnet (or a ferromagnetic or magnetic material with a stronger magnetic force) compared to the ferromagnetic or magnetic material of the first magnetic implant component 430. As another example, one or more of the protrusions 434 may not be formed using a ferromagnetic or magnetic material (and / or may not contain a ferromagnetic or magnetic material), but may be formed using other materials (such as plastics, silicone rubber, etc.). Other configurations, magnetic coupling strengths, and / or materials / compositions are also contemplated without departing from the teachings of this disclosure.

[0123] In an example embodiment where the first magnetic implant component 430 includes a circular or annular protrusion 434 formed on the front wall 432a, the second magnetic implant component 430' may be formed as and / or include a flattened cylinder 432' (e.g., flattened when viewed from the side and circular when viewed from the top).

[0124] The second magnetic implant component 430' includes an anterior wall 432a' (e.g., ...). Figure 6A and 6B The upper wall 432a' of the lower magnetic implant assembly 430' is illustrated in the figure. In an example embodiment, the front wall 432a' is the wall to be magnetically coupled to or facing the second magnetic implant assembly 430'. The front wall 432a' may have a circular shape with a central axis formed through the center of the front wall 432a'. The front wall 432a' may have a radius equal to or not equal to R1 (from the central axis), but greater than the radius R2. In an example embodiment, the second magnetic implant assembly 430' may also include holes, drill holes, etc., through the central axis, similar to the holes, drill holes, etc., of the first magnetic implant assembly 430.

[0125] The second magnetic implant assembly 430' includes a rear wall 432b' opposite the front wall 432a'. In an example embodiment, the rear wall 432b' is not a wall that will be magnetically coupled to or facing the first magnetic implant assembly 430. The rear wall 432b' will have substantially the same shape and central axis, as well as radius (from the central axis) as the front wall 432a'.

[0126] The second magnetic implant assembly 430' includes a second outer circumferential sidewall 432c' formed around the magnet 432'. The second outer circumferential sidewall 432c' may define the thickness of the magnet 432'. The thickness of the magnet 432' may be the same as or different from the thickness of the magnet 432 of the first magnetic implant assembly 430.

[0127] In the example embodiment, the front wall 432a' of the second magnetic implant assembly 430' does not contain any protrusions like those of the first magnetic implant assembly 430. It is recognized in this disclosure that the absence of protrusions on the front wall 432a' of the second magnetic implant assembly 430' allows for simple and aligned geomagnetic coupling (as in...) with the front wall 432a' of the first magnetic implant assembly 430 (i.e., with the protrusion 434 of the first magnetic implant assembly 430). Figure 6B(See illustration). However, it will be understood that the front wall 432a' of the second magnetic implant component 430' may also include one or more protrusions (not shown) that are similar to (e.g., different outer diameter and / or inner diameter) or the same as (e.g., the same outer diameter and / or inner diameter) the protrusion 434 of the front wall 432 of the first magnetic implant component 430.

[0128] In this disclosure, it is recognized that preventing the outer portion of the first magnetic implant assembly 430 (i.e., the portion between radius R1 and radius R2) from being magnetically coupled to the second magnetic implant assembly 430' (or being magnetically coupled to the second magnetic implant assembly 430' with a smaller magnetic force due to the air gap between the outer portion of the first magnetic implant assembly 430 and the second magnetic implant assembly 430') results in a force or pressure (F1) applied to a first portion of the patient's cavity wall (i.e., the force between the outer portion of the first magnetic implant assembly 430 between R1 and R2 and the second magnetic implant assembly 430') being less than the force or pressure (F2) applied to a second (adjacent) portion of the patient's cavity wall (i.e., the force between the protrusion 434 and the second magnetic implant assembly 430'). In this respect, it is recognized that the adjacent application of the different forces or pressures as described above and in this disclosure improves the healing of anastomoses and / or necrosis formed by the first magnetic implant assembly 430 and the second magnetic implant assembly 430' (and / or enables better controlled healing).

[0129] It will be noted in this disclosure that the first magnetic implant assembly 430 (and / or the second magnetic implant assembly 430') may also include one or more indentations on the anterior wall 432a (and 432a'). For example, the segment of the anterior wall 432a between the outer diameter R2 and the radius R1 may be an indentation. As another example, the anterior wall 432a may have an indentation at the inner diameter R3 and the central axis (or for...) Figure 6D In the example implementation illustrated in the diagram, the segments between radii R4 can be indentations.

[0130] Second example implementation of magnetic implant component 430

[0131] As in Figure 7A and Figure 7B Cross-sectional side view and Figure 7C and Figure 7D As illustrated in the top view, the first magnetic implant component 430 may be formed as and / or comprise a flattened cylinder 432 (e.g., flattened when viewed from the side and rounded when viewed from the top). The body 432 may be formed wholly or partially of a ferromagnetic or magnetic material, or may be formed wholly or partially of a ferromagnetic or magnetic material.

[0132] The first magnetic implant component 430 includes an anterior wall 432a (e.g., ...). Figure 7Aand 7B The lower wall 432a of the upper magnetic implant component 430 is illustrated in the middle diagram; Figure 7C and 7D The front wall 432a is illustrated in the figure. In an example embodiment, the front wall 432a is the wall that will be magnetically coupled to or faces the second magnetic implant assembly 430'. The front wall 432a may have a circular shape with a central axis formed through the center of the front wall 432a. The front wall 432a may have a radius R2 (from the central axis), as shown in the figure. Figure 7C -D is illustrated in the diagram. In the example implementation, the first magnetic implant component 430 may also include a hole, drill hole, etc., through the central axis, such as in at least Figure 7D The diagram illustrates this. In such an implementation, the hole can have a radius R4 (from the central axis).

[0133] The first magnetic implant assembly 430 includes a rear wall 432b opposite to the front wall 432a. In an example embodiment, the rear wall 432b is not the wall to be magnetically coupled to or facing the second magnetic implant assembly 430'. The rear wall 432b will have substantially the same shape and central axis as the front wall 432a, as well as a radius R1 (from the central axis).

[0134] The first magnetic implant assembly 430 includes a first outer circumferential sidewall 432c formed around a magnet 432. The first outer circumferential sidewall 432c may define the thickness of the magnet 432 (and the protrusion 434 described further below). The first outer circumferential sidewall 432c may be formed at a radius R2 away from the central axis.

[0135] In an example embodiment, the first magnetic implant assembly 430 includes one or more protrusions 434 formed on the anterior wall 432a. The one or more protrusions 434 can be formed in one or more of a plurality of shapes or forms. The one or more protrusions 434 can be formed using a ferromagnetic or magnetic material. For example, as in... Figure 7AAs illustrated in Figure -D, the protrusion 434 may be in the shape of a protruding ring having an outer diameter R2 and an inner diameter R3. One or more other protrusions may also be formed on the front wall 432a without departing from the teachings of this disclosure. In the example embodiments, one or more of the protrusions 434 may not necessarily be formed using the same ferromagnetic or magnetic material (and / or the same magnetic force) as the body 432. For example, one or more of the protrusions 434 may be formed using a weaker magnet (or a ferromagnetic or magnetic material with a weaker magnetic force) or using a weaker magnet (or a ferromagnetic or magnetic material with a weaker magnetic force) compared to the ferromagnetic or magnetic material of the first magnetic implant assembly 430. As another example, one or more of the protrusions 434 may be formed using a stronger magnet (or a ferromagnetic or magnetic material with a stronger magnetic force) or using a stronger magnet (or a ferromagnetic or magnetic material with a stronger magnetic force) compared to the ferromagnetic or magnetic material of the first magnetic implant assembly 430. As another example, one or more of the protrusions 434 may not be formed using ferromagnetic or magnetic materials (and / or may not contain ferromagnetic or magnetic materials), but may be formed using other materials (such as plastics, silicone rubber, etc.). Other configurations, magnetic coupling strengths, and / or materials / compositions are also contemplated without departing from the teachings of this disclosure.

[0136] As in Figure 7AAs illustrated in Figure -B, the first magnetic implant assembly 430 includes an outer cylindrical or annular body 436. The outer body 436 is formed around and fixedly attached to a first outer circumferential sidewall 432c of the magnet 432. The outer body 436 includes a front outer cylindrical or annular portion, at least a portion of which is adjacent to the front wall 432a. The outer body 436 may also include a rear outer cylindrical or annular portion adjacent to the rear wall 432b. In the example embodiment, the outer body 436 may or may not be entirely or completely magnetic, and / or may or may not be magnetically coupled to the second magnetic implant assembly 430' when the first magnetic implant assembly 430 is magnetically coupled to the second magnetic implant assembly 430'. For example, the outer body 436 may not be formed using ferromagnetic or magnetic materials (and / or may not contain ferromagnetic or magnetic materials), but may be formed using other materials (such as plastics, silicone rubber, etc.). As another example, compared to the ferromagnetic or magnetic material of body 432 and / or protrusion 434, the outer body 436 may be formed as a weaker magnet (or a ferromagnetic or magnetic material with a weaker magnetic force) or formed using a weaker magnet (or a ferromagnetic or magnetic material with a weaker magnetic force). As another example, compared to the ferromagnetic or magnetic material of body 432 and / or protrusion 434, the outer body 436 may be partially formed as one or more magnets and / or magnetic segments (or ferromagnetic or magnetic materials) with the same, weaker, and / or stronger magnetic forces or partially formed using one or more magnets and / or magnetic segments (or ferromagnetic or magnetic materials) with the same, weaker, and / or stronger magnetic forces. It is recognized in this disclosure that preventing the external body 436 from being magnetically coupled to the second magnetic implant assembly 430' (or being magnetically coupled to the second magnetic implant assembly 430' with a smaller magnetic force) results in the force or pressure (F1) applied to the first portion of the patient's cavity wall (i.e., the force between the external body 436 and the second magnetic implant assembly 430') being less than the force or pressure (F2) applied to the second (adjacent) portion of the patient's cavity wall (i.e., the force between the protrusion 434 and the second magnetic implant assembly 430'). In this respect, it is recognized in this disclosure that the adjacent application of the different forces or pressures as described above and in this disclosure improves the healing of anastomoses and / or necrosis formed by the first magnetic implant assembly 430 and the second magnetic implant assembly 430' (and / or enables better controlled healing).

[0137] In an example embodiment where the first magnetic implant component 430 includes a circular or annular protrusion 434 formed on the front wall 432a, the second magnetic implant component 430' may be formed as and / or include a flattened cylinder 432' (e.g., flattened when viewed from the side and circular when viewed from the top).

[0138] The second magnetic implant component 430' includes an anterior wall 432a' (e.g., ...). Figure 7A and 7B The upper wall 432a' of the lower magnetic implant assembly 430' is illustrated in the figure. In an example embodiment, the front wall 432a' is the wall to be magnetically coupled to or facing the second magnetic implant assembly 430'. The front wall 432a' may have a circular shape with a central axis formed through the center of the front wall 432a'. The front wall 432a' may have a radius equal to or not equal to R1 (from the central axis), but greater than the radius R2. In an example embodiment, the second magnetic implant assembly 430' may also include holes, drill holes, etc., through the central axis, similar to the holes, drill holes, etc., of the first magnetic implant assembly 430.

[0139] The second magnetic implant assembly 430' includes a rear wall 432b' opposite the front wall 432a'. In an example embodiment, the rear wall 432b' is not a wall that will be magnetically coupled to or facing the first magnetic implant assembly 430. The rear wall 432b' will have substantially the same shape and central axis, as well as radius (from the central axis) as the front wall 432a'.

[0140] The second magnetic implant assembly 430' includes a second outer circumferential sidewall 432c' formed around the magnet 432'. The second outer circumferential sidewall 432c' may define the thickness of the magnet 432' and the protrusion 434. The thickness of the magnet 432' may be the same as or different from the thickness of the magnet 432 of the first magnetic implant assembly 430.

[0141] In the example embodiment, the front wall 432a' of the second magnetic implant assembly 430' does not contain any protrusions like those of the first magnetic implant assembly 430. It is recognized in this disclosure that the absence of protrusions on the front wall 432a' of the second magnetic implant assembly 430' allows for simple and aligned geomagnetic coupling (as in...) with the front wall 432a of the first magnetic implant assembly 430 (i.e., with the protrusion 434). Figure 7B (See illustration). However, it will be understood that the front wall 432a' of the second magnetic implant component 430' may also include one or more protrusions (not shown) that are similar to (e.g., different outer diameter and / or inner diameter) or the same as (e.g., the same outer diameter and / or inner diameter) the protrusion 434 of the front wall 432 of the first magnetic implant component 430.

[0142] It will be noted in this disclosure that the first magnetic implant assembly 430 (and / or the second magnetic implant assembly 430') may also include one or more recesses 435 on the anterior wall 432a (and 432a'). For example, the anterior wall 432a may have recesses 435 on the inner diameter R3 and the central axis (or for...) Figure 6DIn the example implementation illustrated in the diagram, the segment 435 between radii R4 can be a dent.

[0143] It will be understood in this disclosure that, in addition to or in place of the outer body 436 for the first magnetic implant assembly 430, an outer body (e.g., similar to the outer body 436 described above for the first magnetic implant assembly 430) may be formed around the second outer circumferential sidewall 432c' of the second magnetic implant assembly 430' and fixedly attached to the second outer circumferential sidewall 432c' of the second magnetic implant assembly 430' without departing from the teachings of this disclosure.

[0144] Fixing component (e.g., fixing component 440)

[0145] As in at least Figure 2 and 5A As illustrated in Figure H, the second body assembly 400 includes a fixing component (e.g., fixing component 440). The fixing component 440 is configured to fix the magnetic implantation component 430 to the second body 402 and release the magnetic implantation component 430 from the second body 402.

[0146] Fixed component 440 can be configured as one or more configurations. For example, as in Figure 5A -B and Figure 5E As illustrated in the diagrams of -F and as will be further described in this disclosure, the fixing component 440 can be configured in the form of a gripper 440, etc. As another example, as shown in... Figure 5C As illustrated in Figure D and as will be further described in this disclosure, the fixing component 440 can be configured as a quarter-turn or half-turn threaded lock 440. As another example, as shown in... Figure 5G As illustrated in the diagram in -H and as will be further described in this disclosure, the fixing component 440 can be configured using a snare 440 or the like.

[0147] Now refer to Figure 5A -H is used to describe an example implementation of the fixed component 440.

[0148] First example implementation of fixed component 440

[0149] As in Figure 5A Perspective view and Figure 5BAs illustrated in the cross-sectional view, the fixing component 440 may be formed as and / or include a gripper 440 for gripping at least a portion of the outer circumferential sidewall 432c of the magnetic implant component 430. In an example embodiment, the magnetic implant component 430 may include a hole 430a for receiving a protrusion 402a of the second body 402. In an example embodiment, the size of the gripper 440 may be configured to grip more than half of the circumference or periphery of the magnetic implant component 430.

[0150] In an example implementation, a wire or cable (not shown) may be secured at one end to a portion of the magnetic implant assembly 430 and provided through a hole 430a, a second body 402, and back to a controller (not shown) and / or a surgeon's console. Such a wire or cable can be useful in cases where the magnetic implant assembly 430 accidentally, unintentionally, or erroneously becomes detached from the fixation assembly 440. If one magnetic implant assembly 430 is magnetically coupled to another magnetic implant assembly 430', such a wire or cable can be cut or disconnected at or near the magnetic implant assembly 430.

[0151] Second example implementation of fixed component 440

[0152] As in Figure 5C Perspective view and Figure 5D As illustrated in the cross-sectional view, the fixing component 440 may be formed as and / or include a threaded lock 440 for fixing and releasing the magnetic implant component 430. More specifically, the magnetic implant component 430 may include a quarter-rotation or half-rotation (or other) threaded hole 430a for receiving a threaded protrusion 402a of the second body 402.

[0153] As described above and in this disclosure, a wire or cable (not shown) may be secured at one end to a portion of the magnetic implant assembly 430 and provided through a hole 430a, a second body 402, and back to a controller (not shown) and / or a surgeon's console (not shown).

[0154] Third example implementation of fixed component 440

[0155] As in Figure 5E Perspective view and Figure 5F As illustrated in the cross-sectional view, the fixation component 440 may be formed as and / or include at least a portion (and / or with) the front wall 432a and rear wall 432b for gripping the magnetic implant component 430. Figure 6AA gripper 440, etc., is a protrusion (not shown) similar to the protrusions illustrated in -D and 7A-D. In an example embodiment, the magnetic implant assembly 430 may include a hole 430a for receiving a protrusion 402a of the second body 402.

[0156] As described above and in this disclosure, a wire or cable (not shown) may be secured at one end to a portion of the magnetic implant assembly 430 and provided through a hole 430a, a second body 402, and back to a controller (not shown) and / or a surgeon's console.

[0157] Fourth and fifth example implementations of the fixed component

[0158] As in Figure 5G As illustrated in the perspective view, the fixation component may be formed and / or include loops or the like for fixing and releasing the magnetic implant assembly 430. More specifically, the magnetic implant assembly 430 includes a first cable 442, one end of which is fixed to an actuating member 444 and is provided through the system 100 to a second end (i.e., at the end where the controller (not shown) or surgeon's console (not shown) is located). The magnetic implant assembly 430 also includes a second cable 446, both ends of which are fixed to the actuating member 444. The second cable 446 is provided in a groove, channel, or the like formed around the outer circumferential sidewall 432c of the magnetic implant assembly 430 to prevent the second cable 446 from sliding around and / or away from the outer circumferential sidewall 432c.

[0159] When the magnetic implant assembly 430 is to be secured to the second body 402, the first cable 442 is continuously pulled at its second end in such a way that the actuating member 444 is continuously held in the first (secured) position (i.e., the position furthest from the magnetic implant assembly 430 (or the position furthest from the point furthest from the second end of the second body 402)). In the first (secured) position, the second cable 446 is continuously held in the groove of the outer circumferential sidewall 432c, and the magnetic implant assembly 430 is thus secured to the second body 402.

[0160] When the magnetic implant assembly 430 is released from the second body 402 (e.g., when the magnetic implant assembly 430 is to be magnetically coupled to another magnetic implant assembly 430'), the first cable 442 is released or pushed from the second end in such a way that the actuating member 444 is moved to a second (released) position (i.e., a position closer to the magnetic implant assembly 430 (or a position closer to the point on the farthest side of the second end of the second body 402)). In the second (released) position, the second cable 446 is no longer held in the groove of the outer circumferential sidewall 432c (i.e., becomes looser, becoming a larger loop), and the magnetic implant assembly 430 is thus released or releasable from the second body 402.

[0161] The fixation component can be configured as and / or include other configurations such as a snare for fixing and releasing the magnetic implant component 430. For example, as in Figure 5H As illustrated in the diagram, the magnetic implant assembly 430 includes a first cable 442, one end of which is secured to an actuable member 444. The first cable 442 is provided in a groove, channel, or the like formed around the outer circumferential sidewall 432c of the magnetic implant assembly 430, passes through a second body 402, and extends through the remainder of the system 100 to a second end (i.e., at the end where the controller (not shown) or surgeon's console (not shown) is located). The first cable 442 is provided cooperatively in the groove formed around the outer circumferential sidewall 432c of the magnetic implant assembly 430 to prevent a second cable 446 from sliding around and / or away from the outer circumferential sidewall 432c.

[0162] When the magnetic implant component 430 is fixed to the second body 402, the first cable 442 is pulled at the second end in such a way that the magnetic implant component 430 is always fixed by the first cable 442.

[0163] When the magnetic implant component 430 is released from the second body 402 (i.e., when the magnetic implant component 430 is magnetically coupled to another magnetic implant component 430'), the first cable 442 is released or pushed from the second end in such a way that the first cable 442 is no longer held in the groove of the outer circumferential sidewall 432c (i.e., becomes looser and becomes a larger loop), and the magnetic implant component 430 is thus released or releasable from the second body 402.

[0164] Other implementations and / or configurations of the trap are also envisioned in this disclosure.

[0165] As described above and in this disclosure, a wire or cable (not shown) may be secured at one end to a portion of the magnetic implant assembly 430 and provided through a hole 430a, a second body 402, and back to a controller (not shown) and / or a surgeon's console.

[0166] Example implementation of a method for rectal delivery of magnetic implant components

[0167] Figure 8A-8Q The illustration shows an example embodiment of a method for delivering a magnetic implant component. The magnetic implant component may be, or may include, one or more example embodiments of the magnetic implant component 430 (or the second magnetic implant component 430') described in this disclosure. The method may be performed using one or more example embodiments of the endoscopic anastomosis system 100 described in this disclosure, which includes a first body component 200, a head component 300, a second body component 400, and a first magnetic implant component 430. Figure 8A-8Q The method illustrated in the figure is an example embodiment of a method for delivering a magnetic implant component rectally (i.e., via the rectum and anus).

[0168] As in Figure 8A and Figure 8B As illustrated in the figure, an example embodiment of the method involves inserting a system 100 (as described in this disclosure, an example embodiment of system 100 including a first body component 200, a head component 300, and a second body component 400) into the anus and through the rectum.

[0169] As in Figure 8C and Figure 8D As illustrated in the figure, an example embodiment of the method includes bending or turning the system 100 (e.g., via a first flexible segment 210 of the first body component 200) and pushing the system 100 further forward into the sigmoid colon around one or more bends or turns.

[0170] As in Figure 8E As illustrated in the diagram, once the head assembly 300 is pushed forward around a bend or turn, the head assembly 300 (and the first body assembly 200) is anchored or secured to a portion of the patient's cavity wall (e.g., by controlling / configuring the first deployable member 320 to deploy radially outward, while also controlling / configuring the first pressure port (not shown here, but as described for the first pressure port 332) to provide negative pressure to agitate, introduce, aspirate inward, and / or fold a portion of the patient's cavity wall toward the head assembly 300).

[0171] As in Figure 8F As illustrated in the diagram, once the patient's cavity wall is anchored or secured to the head assembly 300 and the first body assembly 200 (as shown above for...), Figure 8E As described, bends or turns in the colon can be straightened by pulling back the system 100 (i.e., pulling the first main body component 200) so that the colon is folded up.

[0172] As in Figure 8G As illustrated in the diagram, once the colon has been straightened, the system 100 can be de-anchored or released from the lumen wall of the colon (e.g., by retracting the first deployable member 320 or by deflating the first deployable member 320 and not applying negative pressure (or applying positive pressure) through the first pressure port).

[0173] As in Figure 8H and Figure 8I As illustrated in the figure, an embodiment of the method includes pushing the system 100 forward through the descending colon, splenic flexure, transverse colon, hepatic flexure, and ascending colon until the head assembly 300 approaches the ileocecal valve.

[0174] As in Figure 8J , Figure 8K and Figure 8L As illustrated in the figure, an example embodiment of the method includes bending or turning the system 100 (e.g., via a first flexible segment 210 of the first body component 200) and pushing the system 100 further forward into and through the ileocecal valve.

[0175] As in Figure 8M As illustrated in the diagram, once the head assembly 300 is pushed forward into the ileocecal valve and into the small intestine, the head assembly 300 (and the first body assembly 200) is anchored or secured to a portion of the lumen wall (e.g., by controlling / configuring the first deployable member 320 to deploy radially outward, while also controlling / configuring the first pressure port (not shown here, but as described for the first pressure port 332) to provide negative pressure to agitate, introduce, aspirate inward, and / or fold a portion of the patient's lumen wall toward the head assembly 300).

[0176] As in Figure 8N As illustrated in the diagram, once the patient's cavity wall is anchored or secured to the head assembly 300 and the first body assembly 200 (as shown above for...), Figure 8M As described herein, the second body assembly 400 (as described in this disclosure, the second body assembly 400 includes an example embodiment of a second body 402, a second deployable member 420 and a magnetic implantation assembly 430) is pushed forward by causing the second body assembly 400 to slide forward relative to the anchored first body assembly 200.

[0177] As in Figure 8OAs illustrated in the diagram, after the second body assembly 400 has been pushed forward, the second body assembly 400 can be anchored or secured to a portion of the cavity wall (e.g., by controlling / configuring the second deployable member 420 to deploy radially outward, while also controlling / configuring the second pressure port (not shown here, but as described for the second pressure port 442) to provide negative pressure to agitate, introduce, aspirate inward, and / or fold a portion of the patient's cavity wall toward the second body 402).

[0178] As in Figure 8P As illustrated in the diagram, once the patient's cavity wall is anchored or secured to the second main body component 400 (as shown above for...), Figure 8O As described, the head assembly 300 and the first body assembly 200 can be de-anchored or released (e.g., by retracting the first deployable member 320 or by deflating the first deployable member 320 and not applying negative pressure (or applying positive pressure) through the first pressure port).

[0179] As in Figure 8Q As illustrated in the diagram, the head assembly 300 and the first body assembly 200 have been unanchored or released (as shown above for...). Figure 8P After that (as described), the first main body component 200 and the head component 300 are pushed forward toward the second deployable member 420 of the second main body component 400.

[0180] As in Figure 8R As illustrated in the diagram, the head assembly 300 and the first body assembly 200 are then anchored or secured to a portion of the patient's cavity wall (e.g., by controlling / configuring the first deployable member 320 to deploy radially outward, while also controlling / configuring the first pressure port to provide negative pressure to agitate, introduce, suction inward, and / or fold a portion of the patient's cavity wall toward the head assembly 300). (See also: For...) Figure 8N As explained, the second main component 400 is then pushed forward.

[0181] As in Figure 8S As illustrated in the diagram, Figure 8N-8R The steps illustrated in the diagram are repeated as necessary until the head assembly 300 is approximately 20-30 cm from the ileocecal valve. At this point, the system 100 is ready to deliver the magnetic implant assembly 430 for magnetic coupling with another magnetic implant assembly 430' delivered orally (i.e., via the oral cavity).

[0182] Example implementation of a method for oral delivery of magnetic implant components

[0183] Figure 9A-9IThe illustration shows another example embodiment of a method for delivering a magnetic implant component. The magnetic implant component may be, or may include, one or more example embodiments of the magnetic implant component 430' (or 430) described in this disclosure. The method may be performed using one or more example embodiments of an endoscopic anastomosis system 100 described in this disclosure, which includes a first body component 200, a head component 300, a second body component 400, and a second magnetic implant component 430'. Figure 9A-9I The method illustrated in the figure is an example embodiment of a method for oral (i.e., via the mouth and esophagus) delivery of a magnetic implant component.

[0184] As in Figure 9A and Figure 9B As illustrated in the figure, an example embodiment of the method involves inserting a system 100 (as described in this disclosure, an example embodiment of system 100 including a first body component 200, a head component 300, and a second body component 400) into the oral cavity, through the esophagus, and through the stomach. Once system 100 has reached the pyloric sphincter, system 100 is configured to bend or turn (e.g., via a first flexible segment 210 of the first body component 200) into the pyloric sphincter.

[0185] As in Figure 9C As illustrated in the figure, an example embodiment of the method includes pushing system 100 further forward into the duodenum.

[0186] As in Figure 9D As illustrated in the diagram, once the head assembly 300 is pushed forward, the system 100 is anchored or secured to a portion of the patient's cavity wall (e.g., by controlling / configuring the first deployable member 320 to deploy radially outward, while also controlling / configuring the first pressure port (not shown here, but as described for the first pressure port 332) to provide negative pressure to agitate, introduce, aspirate inward, and / or fold a portion of the patient's cavity wall toward the head assembly 300).

[0187] As in Figure 9E As illustrated in the diagram, once the patient's cavity wall is anchored or secured to system 100 (as shown above for...), Figure 9D As described, a turn or bend can be straightened by pulling back the system 100 (i.e., pulling the first main body component 200) so that the duodenum can be folded up.

[0188] As in Figure 9FAs illustrated in the figure, the second body assembly 400 (as described in this disclosure, the second body assembly 400 includes an example embodiment of a second body 402, a second deployable member 420, and a magnetic implantation assembly 430) is pushed forward by sliding the second body assembly 400 forward relative to the anchored first body assembly 200.

[0189] As in Figure 9G As illustrated in the diagram, after the second body assembly 400 has been pushed forward, the second body assembly 400 can be anchored or secured to a portion of the cavity wall (e.g., by controlling / configuring the second deployable member 420 to deploy radially outward, while also controlling / configuring the second pressure port (not shown here, but as described for the second pressure port 442) to provide negative pressure to agitate, introduce, aspirate inward, and / or fold a portion of the patient's cavity wall toward the second body 402).

[0190] As in Figure 9H As illustrated in the diagram, once the patient's cavity wall is anchored or secured to the second main body component 400 (as shown above for...), Figure 9G As described, the head assembly 300 and the first body assembly 200 can be de-anchored or released (e.g., by retracting the first deployable member 320 or by deflating the first deployable member 320 and not applying negative pressure (or applying positive pressure) through the first pressure port).

[0191] As in Figure 9I As illustrated in the diagram, the head assembly 300 and the first body assembly 200 have been unanchored or released (as shown above for...). Figure 8P After that (as described), the first main body component 200 and the head component 300 are pushed forward toward the second deployable member 420 of the second main body component 400. Figure 9D-9I The steps illustrated in the diagram are repeated as necessary until the head component 300 is close to the target site / location in the distal duodenum or jejunum (i.e., the site where the first magnetic implant component 430 has been delivered, such as...). Figure 8A The method then includes delivering a second magnetic implant component 430' to magnetically couple with the rectal-delivered magnetic implant component 430 (as described in -S). Figure 8A As described in -S).

[0192] While various embodiments based on the disclosed principles have been described above, it should be understood that they are presented merely as examples and not as limitations. Therefore, the breadth and scope of the exemplary embodiments described in this disclosure should not be limited to any of the foregoing exemplary embodiments, but should be defined solely by the claims published from this disclosure and their equivalents. Furthermore, while the foregoing advantages and features are provided in the described embodiments, the application of such published claims should not be limited to treatments and structures that achieve any or all of the foregoing advantages.

[0193] For example, terms such as “component,” “device,” “part,” “segment,” “component,” “body,” or other similar terms should generally be interpreted broadly as comprising one part or more parts attached to or connected together.

[0194] The various terms used herein have specific meanings within the art. Whether a particular term should be interpreted as such a “technical term” depends on the context in which it is used. Terms such as “connected,” “linked,” “attached,” “anchored,” “communicating with,” “associated with,” or other similar terms should generally be interpreted broadly to include cases where the attachment, connection, or anchoring is direct between the mentioned elements or between the mentioned elements through one or more intermediaries. These and other terms will be interpreted according to the context in which they are used in this disclosure and as would be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art in the context of the disclosure. The foregoing limitations do not preclude other meanings that these terms may be given based on the context of the disclosure.

[0195] As mentioned in this disclosure, the computing device, controller, manipulator, main input device, processor, and / or system can be a device in a virtual machine, computer, node, instance, host, and / or networked or non-networked computing environment. A networked computing environment can be a collection of devices connected by communication channels that facilitate communication between devices and allow devices to share resources. Similarly, as mentioned in this disclosure, a computing device can be a device deployed to execute a program operating as a socket listener and can contain software instances.

[0196] Resources can include any type of resources used to run the instance, including hardware (such as servers, clients, mainframes, networks, network storage, data sources, memory, central processing unit time, scientific instruments and other computing devices), as well as software, software licenses, available network services, and other non-hardware resources, or combinations thereof.

[0197] Networked computing environments can include, but are not limited to, computing grid systems, distributed computing environments, and cloud computing environments. Such networked computing environments comprise the hardware and software infrastructure configured to form virtual organizations consisting of multiple resources that can be located in geographically dispersed locations.

[0198] Furthermore, the scope of this application and any patents published from this application may be extended to one or more communication protocols, including TCP / IP.

[0199] The terms for comparison, measurement, and timing, such as “at this time,” “equivalent form,” “during,” and “completely,” should be understood to mean “basically at this time,” “basically equivalent form,” “basically during,” and “basically completely,” where “basically” means that such comparison, measurement, and timing are practically feasible for achieving the implicitly or explicitly stated desired result.

[0200] Furthermore, the paragraph headings in this document are provided to align with the recommendations of 37 CFR 1.77 or to provide structural clues for this document. These headings should not limit or characterize one or more inventions that can be set forth from any of the claims disclosed in this publication. Specifically, the description of the technology in the “Background Art” section is not to be interpreted as an admission that the technology is prior art to any one or more inventions in this disclosure. Additionally, any reference to the singular “invention” in this disclosure should not be used to prove that there is only one novel point in this disclosure. Multiple inventions can be set forth according to the multiple claims disclosed in this disclosure, and these claims accordingly define one or more inventions protected by them, as well as their equivalents. In all instances, the scope of these claims should be understood in accordance with the substance of the claims themselves, and not limited by the headings in this document.

Claims

1. An endoscopic anastomosis system, the endoscopic anastomosis system comprising: A first main body component, the first main body component being an elongated body having a first end and a second end, at least a portion of the second end of the first main body component being controllably bendable in multiple directions; A head assembly having a first end and a second end, the first end of the head assembly being fixed to the second end of a first body assembly, the head assembly comprising: The header component body includes: The second main component has an opening; A first pressure port, configured to apply negative pressure; and A first deployable member is fixed to at least a portion of the head assembly body, and the first deployable member is configured to deploy radially away from the head assembly body; When the first deployable member is radially deployed away from the head assembly body and the first pressure port is configured to apply negative pressure, the first deployable member and the first pressure port are configured to cooperate in anchoring the head assembly to the patient's cavity wall. A second body assembly, the second body assembly being an elongated body having a first end and a second end, at least a portion of the second end of the second body assembly being provided in and movable through the second body assembly opening of the head assembly body, the second body assembly comprising: A second deployable member is fixed to a portion of the second end of the second main body assembly, and the second deployable member is configured to deploy radially away from the second main body assembly; as well as A second pressure port, configured to apply negative pressure; When the second deployable member is radially deployed away from the second main body assembly, and the second pressure port is configured to apply negative pressure, the second deployable member and the second pressure port are configured to cooperate in anchoring the second end of the second main body assembly to the patient's cavity wall. as well as A magnetic implantation assembly, the magnetic implantation assembly being fixable to and releasable from the second end of the second body assembly, the magnetic implantation assembly comprising: A magnet, the magnet being formed as a cylinder having a central axis, the magnet comprising: Front wall; The rear wall opposite the front wall; and An outer circumferential sidewall is formed around the magnet, the outer circumferential sidewall defining the thickness of the magnet, the outer circumferential sidewall being formed at a first radius from the central axis.

2. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 1, further comprising a fixation component fixed to the second end of the second body component, the fixation component being actuable between a locking configuration and an unlocking configuration, the locking configuration being wherein the magnetic implantation component is fixed to the fixation component, and the unlocking configuration being wherein the magnetic implantation component is not fixed to the fixation component.

3. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 1, wherein the head assembly body further comprises one or more of the following: Image capture components; and / or An air blowing port is configured to apply positive pressure.

4. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 2, wherein one or more of the following are applicable: At least a portion of the second end of the second main body component is configured to bend in multiple directions; and / or The second deployable member, the second pressure port, and the fixing assembly are arranged such that the second pressure port is provided between the second deployable member and the fixing assembly; and / or At least a portion of the second end of the second body assembly is configured to rotate relative to a central axis, the central axis being an axis formed by the at least a portion of the second end of the second body assembly.

5. The endoscopic anastomosis system according to claim 1, wherein: The magnet includes a hole formed between the front wall and the rear wall through which the magnet passes.

6. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 1, wherein the magnetic implant component further comprises: One or more protrusions are formed on the front wall of the magnet.

7. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 6, wherein one or more protrusions include a first annular protrusion formed on the anterior wall of the magnet, the first annular protrusion being centrally aligned with the central axis, the first annular protrusion having a first outer diameter from the central axis and a first inner diameter from the central axis, the first outer diameter of the first annular protrusion being equal to or less than the first radius.

8. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 7, wherein the first outer diameter of the first annular protrusion is smaller than the first radius.

9. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 7, wherein the first outer diameter of the first annular protrusion is equal to the first radius.

10. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 9, wherein the magnetic implantation assembly further comprises an outer annular body formed around and fixedly attached to the outer circumferential sidewall of the magnet, at least a portion of the outer annular body being adjacent to the front wall of the magnet, wherein at least a portion of the outer annular body is formed using a material other than ferromagnetic or magnetic material.

11. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 7, wherein the one or more protrusions further include a second annular protrusion formed on the first annular protrusion, the second annular protrusion being centrally aligned with the central axis and the first annular protrusion, the second annular protrusion having a second outer diameter from the central axis and a second inner diameter from the central axis, the second outer diameter of the second annular protrusion being smaller than the first outer diameter.

12. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 1, wherein the anterior wall of the magnet includes a circular recess aligned with the central axis, the circular recess having a first outer diameter from the central axis, the first outer diameter of the circular recess being smaller than the first radius.

13. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 1, wherein the anterior wall of the magnet includes an annular recess aligned with the central axis, the annular recess having a first outer diameter from the central axis and a second outer diameter from the central axis, the first outer diameter of the annular recess being equal to the first radius, and the second outer diameter of the annular recess being smaller than the first radius.

14. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 13, wherein the magnetic implantation assembly further comprises an outer annular body formed around and fixedly attached to the outer circumferential sidewall of the magnet, at least a portion of the outer annular body being adjacent to the front wall of the magnet, wherein at least a portion of the outer annular body is formed using a material other than ferromagnetic or magnetic material.

15. An endoscopic anastomosis system, the endoscopic anastomosis system comprising: A first main body component, the first main body component being an elongated body having a first end and a second end, at least a portion of the second end of the first main body component being controllably bendable in multiple directions; A head assembly having a first end and a second end, the head assembly comprising: The header component body includes: A first region having a first end, a second end, and a middle segment between the first end and the second end of the first region, the first end of the first region being fixed to the second end of the first body assembly, the second end of the first region comprising: A first segment, the first segment being fixed to a first end of a second region of the head assembly; and The second segment has an opening in the second main body component; as well as A second region, the second region having a first end and a second end, the second end of the second region comprising: A first pressure port, configured to apply negative pressure; as well as A first deployable member is fixed to at least a portion of the middle segment of the first region of the head assembly body, and the first deployable member is configured to deploy radially away from the first region of the head assembly body. When the first deployable member is radially deployed away from the head assembly body and the first pressure port is configured to apply negative pressure, the first deployable member and the first pressure port are configured to cooperate in anchoring the head assembly to the patient's cavity wall. A second body assembly, the second body assembly being an elongated body having a first end and a second end, at least a portion of the second end of the second body assembly being provided in a second body assembly opening of a second segment of the first region of the head assembly body, and movable through the second body assembly opening of the second segment of the first region of the head assembly body, the second body assembly comprising: A second deployable member is fixed to a portion of the second end of the second main body assembly, and the second deployable member is configured to deploy radially away from the second main body assembly; as well as A second pressure port, configured to apply negative pressure; When the second deployable member is radially deployed away from the second main body assembly, and the second pressure port is configured to apply negative pressure, the second deployable member and the second pressure port are configured to cooperate in anchoring the second end of the second main body assembly to the patient's cavity wall. Magnetic implantation component, the magnetic implantation component comprising: A magnet, the magnet being formed as a cylinder having a central axis, the magnet comprising: Front wall; The rear wall opposite the front wall; and An outer circumferential sidewall is formed around the magnet, the outer circumferential sidewall defining the thickness of the magnet, the outer circumferential sidewall being formed at a first radius from the central axis; as well as A fixing component is fixed to the second end of the second body component, the fixing component being actuable between a locking configuration and an unlocking configuration, wherein the locking configuration is wherein the magnetic implant component is fixed to the fixing component, and the unlocking configuration is wherein the magnetic implant component is not fixed to the fixing component.

16. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 15, wherein the second region of the head assembly body further comprises one or more of the following: Image capture components; and / or An air blowing port is configured to apply positive pressure.

17. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 15, wherein one or more of the following are applicable: The first region of the head assembly body is cylindrical in shape; and / or The second region of the head assembly body is semi-cylindrical in shape; and / or The first segment and the second segment of the first region of the head assembly body are semi-circular in shape.

18. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 15, wherein one or more of the following are applicable: At least a portion of the second end of the second main body component is configured to bend in multiple directions; and / or The second deployable member, the second pressure port, and the fixing assembly are arranged such that the second pressure port is provided between the second deployable member and the fixing assembly; and / or At least a portion of the second end of the second body assembly is configured to rotate relative to a central axis, the central axis being an axis formed by the at least a portion of the second end of the second body assembly.

19. The endoscopic anastomosis system according to claim 15, wherein: The magnet includes a hole formed between the front wall and the rear wall through which the magnet passes.

20. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 15, wherein the magnetic implant component further comprises: One or more protrusions are formed on the front wall of the magnet.

21. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 20, wherein one or more protrusions include a first annular protrusion formed on the anterior wall of the magnet, the first annular protrusion being centrally aligned with the central axis, the first annular protrusion having a first outer diameter from the central axis and a first inner diameter from the central axis, the first outer diameter of the first annular protrusion being equal to or less than the first radius.

22. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 21, wherein the first outer diameter of the first annular protrusion is smaller than the first radius.

23. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 21, wherein the first outer diameter of the first annular protrusion is equal to the first radius.

24. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 23, wherein the magnetic implantation assembly further comprises an outer annular body formed around and fixedly attached to the outer circumferential sidewall of the magnet, at least a portion of the outer annular body being adjacent to the front wall of the magnet, wherein at least a portion of the outer annular body is formed using a material other than a ferromagnetic or magnetic material.

25. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 21, wherein the one or more protrusions further include a second annular protrusion formed on the first annular protrusion, the second annular protrusion being centrally aligned with the central axis and the first annular protrusion, the second annular protrusion having a second outer diameter from the central axis and a second inner diameter from the central axis, the second outer diameter of the second annular protrusion being smaller than the first outer diameter.

26. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 15, wherein the anterior wall of the magnet includes a circular recess aligned with the central axis, the circular recess having a first outer diameter from the central axis, the first outer diameter of the circular recess being smaller than the first radius.

27. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 15, wherein the anterior wall of the magnet includes an annular recess aligned with the central axis, the annular recess having a first outer diameter from the central axis and a second outer diameter from the central axis, the first outer diameter of the annular recess being equal to the first radius, and the second outer diameter of the annular recess being smaller than the first radius.

28. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 27, wherein the magnetic implantation assembly further comprises an outer annular body formed around and fixedly attached to the outer circumferential sidewall of the magnet, at least a portion of the outer annular body being adjacent to the front wall of the magnet, wherein at least a portion of the outer annular body is formed using a material other than a ferromagnetic or magnetic material.

29. A catheter assembly for an endoscopic anastomosis system, the endoscopic anastomosis system having a body and a head assembly, the head assembly being fixed to a distal end of the body, the head assembly having a head assembly body, a first deployable member, and a first pressure port, the head assembly body having a first region and a second region, the first region having a first end and a second end, the first end of the first region having a first segment and a second segment, the first segment of the first region being fixed to the second region, the second segment of the first region having a catheter body opening through which at least a portion of the catheter assembly is provided and movable, the first deployable member being fixed to a portion of the first region between the first end and the second end of the first region, the first pressure port being provided in the second region, the catheter assembly comprising: A catheter body, the catheter body being an elongated body, the catheter body including a first end and a second end, at least a portion of the second end of the catheter body being provided in the catheter body opening in the first region of the head assembly body and movable through the catheter body opening in the first region of the head assembly body, the catheter body comprising: A second deployable member is fixed to a portion of the second end of the catheter body, and the second deployable member is configured to deploy radially away from the catheter body; as well as The second pressure port is configured to apply negative pressure. Magnetic implantation component, the magnetic implantation component comprising: A magnet, the magnet being formed as a cylinder having a central axis, the magnet comprising: Front wall; The rear wall opposite the front wall; and An outer circumferential sidewall is formed around the magnet, the outer circumferential sidewall defining the thickness of the magnet, the outer circumferential sidewall being formed at a first radius from the central axis; as well as A fixation component is fixed to the second end of the catheter body, the fixation component being actuable between a locking configuration and an unlocking configuration, wherein the locking configuration is wherein the magnetic implantation component is fixed to the fixation component, and the unlocking configuration is wherein the magnetic implantation component is not fixed to the fixation component; Wherein, when the second end of the catheter is inserted into the patient's lumen wall, when the second deployable member is configured to deploy radially away from the catheter, and when the second pressure port is configured to apply negative pressure, the second deployable member and the second pressure port are configured to cooperate in anchoring the second end of the catheter to the patient's lumen wall, such that the magnetic implantation assembly and the fixation assembly cooperate in precisely releasing the magnet to the desired location on the patient's lumen wall.

30. The catheter assembly of claim 29, wherein one or more of the following are applicable: At least a portion of the second end of the catheter is configured to bend in multiple directions; and / or The second deployable member, the second pressure port, and the fixing assembly are arranged such that the second pressure port is provided between the second deployable member and the fixing assembly; and / or At least a portion of the second end of the catheter is configured to rotate relative to a central axis, the central axis being an axis formed by the at least a portion of the second end of the catheter.

31. The catheter assembly of claim 29, wherein: The magnet includes a hole formed between the front wall and the rear wall through which the magnet passes.

32. The catheter assembly of claim 29, wherein the magnetic implantation assembly further comprises: One or more protrusions are formed on the front wall of the magnet.

33. The catheter assembly of claim 32, wherein one or more protrusions include a first annular protrusion formed on the front wall of the magnet, the first annular protrusion being centrally aligned with the central axis, the first annular protrusion having a first outer diameter from the central axis and a first inner diameter from the central axis, the first outer diameter of the first annular protrusion being equal to or less than the first radius.

34. The catheter assembly of claim 33, wherein the first outer diameter of the first annular protrusion is smaller than the first radius.

35. The catheter assembly of claim 33, wherein the first outer diameter of the first annular protrusion is equal to the first radius.

36. The catheter assembly of claim 35, wherein the magnetic implantation assembly further comprises an outer annular body formed around and fixedly attached to the outer circumferential sidewall of the magnet, at least a portion of the outer annular body being adjacent to the front wall of the magnet, wherein at least a portion of the outer annular body is formed using a material other than a ferromagnetic or magnetic material.

37. The catheter assembly of claim 33, wherein the one or more protrusions further include a second annular protrusion formed on the first annular protrusion, the second annular protrusion being centrally aligned with the central axis and the first annular protrusion, the second annular protrusion having a second outer diameter from the central axis and a second inner diameter from the central axis, the second outer diameter of the second annular protrusion being smaller than the first outer diameter.

38. The catheter assembly of claim 29, wherein the front wall of the magnet includes a circular recess aligned with the central axis, the circular recess having a first outer diameter from the central axis, the first outer diameter of the circular recess being smaller than the first radius.

39. The catheter assembly of claim 29, wherein the front wall of the magnet includes an annular recess aligned with the central axis, the annular recess having a first outer diameter from the central axis and a second outer diameter from the central axis, the first outer diameter of the annular recess being equal to the first radius, and the second outer diameter of the annular recess being smaller than the first radius.

40. The catheter assembly of claim 39, wherein the magnetic implantation assembly further comprises an outer annular body formed around and fixedly attached to the outer circumferential sidewall of the magnet, at least a portion of the outer annular body being adjacent to the front wall of the magnet, wherein at least a portion of the outer annular body is formed using a material other than a ferromagnetic or magnetic material.

41. A magnetic implantation assembly for an endoscopic anastomosis system, the magnetic implantation assembly comprising: A first magnet, the first magnet being formed as a cylinder having a first central axis, the first magnet comprising: First anterior wall; The first rear wall opposite to the first front wall; A first outer circumferential sidewall is formed around the first magnet, the first outer circumferential sidewall defining a first thickness of the first magnet, the first outer circumferential sidewall being formed at a first radius from the first central axis; A first annular protrusion on the first front wall of the first magnet, the first annular protrusion being aligned with the first central axis at its center, the first annular protrusion having a first outer diameter and a first inner diameter from the first central axis, wherein the first outer diameter of the first annular protrusion is equal to the first radius; as well as A first outer annular body is formed around and fixedly attached to the first outer circumferential sidewall of the first magnet. The first outer annular body is aligned with the first central axis at its center. The first outer annular body has a first outer ring radius and a first inner ring radius from the first central axis. At least a portion of the first outer annular body is adjacent to the first front wall of the first magnet. The at least a portion of the first front outer annular body is formed using a material other than ferromagnetic or magnetic material. as well as A second magnet, formed as a cylinder having a second central axis, comprises: Second anterior wall; The second rear wall is opposite to the second front wall; A second outer circumferential sidewall is formed around the second magnet, the second outer circumferential sidewall defining a second thickness of the second magnet, the second outer circumferential sidewall being formed at a second radius from the second central axis, wherein the second radius is greater than the first radius.

42. The magnetic implant assembly according to claim 41, wherein: The first magnet includes a hole formed through the first magnet between the first front wall and the first rear wall.

43. The magnetic implant assembly of claim 41, wherein the second radius is greater than or equal to the first outer ring radius.

44. A magnetic implant assembly for an endoscopic anastomosis system, the endoscopic anastomosis system having a body having a first end and a second end, the body having a fixation assembly fixed to the second end of the body, the fixation assembly being actuable between a locking configuration and an unlocking configuration, the locking configuration being wherein the magnetic implant assembly is fixed to the fixation assembly, and the unlocking configuration being wherein the magnetic implant assembly is not fixed to the fixation assembly, the magnetic implant assembly comprising: A first magnet, the first magnet being formed as a basic cylinder having a first central axis, the first magnet comprising: First anterior wall; The first rear wall opposite to the first front wall; A first outer circumferential sidewall is formed around the first magnet, the first outer circumferential sidewall defining a first thickness of the first magnet, the first outer circumferential sidewall being formed at a first radius from the first central axis; as well as A first annular protrusion on the first front wall of the first magnet, the first annular protrusion being aligned at its center with the first central axis, the first annular protrusion having a first outer diameter and a first inner diameter from the first central axis, wherein the first outer diameter of the first annular protrusion is smaller than the first radius; and A second magnet, formed as a basic cylinder having a second central axis, comprises: Second anterior wall; The second rear wall is opposite to the second front wall; A second outer circumferential sidewall is formed around the second magnet, the second outer circumferential sidewall defining a second thickness of the second magnet, the second outer circumferential sidewall being formed at a second radius from the second central axis, wherein the second radius is greater than the first outer diameter.

45. The magnetic implant assembly of claim 44, wherein: The first magnet includes a hole formed through the first magnet between the first front wall and the first rear wall.

46. ​​An endoscopic anastomosis system, the endoscopic anastomosis system comprising: A first main body component, the first main body component being an elongated body having a first end and a second end, at least a portion of the second end of the first main body component being controllably bendable in multiple directions; A head assembly having a first end and a second end, the first end of the head assembly being fixed to the second end of a first body assembly, the head assembly comprising: The header component body includes: The second main component has an opening; A first pressure port, configured to apply negative pressure; and A first deployable member is fixed to at least a portion of the head assembly body, and the first deployable member is configured to deploy radially away from the head assembly body; When the first deployable member is radially deployed away from the head assembly body and the first pressure port is configured to apply negative pressure, the first deployable member and the first pressure port are configured to cooperate in anchoring the head assembly to the patient's cavity wall. A second body assembly, the second body assembly being an elongated body having a first end and a second end, at least a portion of the second end of the second body assembly being provided in and movable through the second body assembly opening of the head assembly body, the second body assembly comprising: A second deployable member is fixed to a portion of the second end of the second main body assembly, and the second deployable member is configured to deploy radially away from the second main body assembly; as well as A second pressure port, configured to apply negative pressure; When the second deployable member is radially deployed away from the second main body assembly, and the second pressure port is configured to apply negative pressure, the second deployable member and the second pressure port are configured to cooperate in anchoring the second end of the second main body assembly to the patient's cavity wall. as well as A fixing component is fixed to the second end of the second body component.

47. The endoscopic anastomosis system according to claim 46, wherein: The fixing component includes a snare sub-component actuated between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration. The locked configuration is in which a cable loop formed by the snare sub-component is less than or equal to a first length, and the unlocked configuration is in which a cable loop formed by the snare sub-component is greater than the first length. The endoscopic system further includes a magnetic implantation component that is configured to be secured to the fixation component when the cable loop of the snare subassembly is provided around the magnetic implantation component and the snare subassembly is actuated to the locking configuration, and configured not to be secured to the fixation component when the snare subassembly is actuated to the unlocking configuration.

48. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 47, wherein the magnetic implant component comprises: A magnet, the magnet being formed as a cylinder having a central axis, the magnet comprising: Front wall; The rear wall opposite the front wall; and An outer circumferential sidewall is formed around the magnet, the outer circumferential sidewall defining the thickness of the magnet, the outer circumferential sidewall being formed at a first radius from the central axis.

49. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 46, wherein the head assembly body further comprises one or more of the following: Image capture components; and / or An air blowing port is configured to apply positive pressure.

50. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 49, wherein one or more of the following are applicable: At least a portion of the second end of the second main body component is configured to bend in multiple directions; and / or The second deployable member, the second pressure port, and the fixing assembly are arranged such that the second pressure port is provided between the second deployable member and the fixing assembly; and / or At least a portion of the second end of the second body assembly is configured to rotate relative to a central axis, the central axis being an axis formed by the at least a portion of the second end of the second body assembly.

51. The endoscopic anastomosis system according to claim 48, wherein: The magnet includes a hole formed between the front wall and the rear wall through which the magnet passes.

52. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 48, wherein the magnetic implant component further comprises: One or more protrusions are formed on the front wall of the magnet.

53. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 52, wherein one or more protrusions include a first annular protrusion formed on the anterior wall of the magnet, the first annular protrusion being centrally aligned with the central axis, the first annular protrusion having a first outer diameter from the central axis and a first inner diameter from the central axis, the first outer diameter of the first annular protrusion being equal to or less than the first radius.

54. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 53, wherein the first outer diameter of the first annular protrusion is smaller than the first radius.

55. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 53, wherein the first outer diameter of the first annular protrusion is equal to the first radius.

56. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 55, wherein the magnetic implantation assembly further comprises an outer annular body formed around and fixedly attached to the outer circumferential sidewall of the magnet, at least a portion of the outer annular body being adjacent to the front wall of the magnet, wherein at least a portion of the outer annular body is formed using a material other than a ferromagnetic or magnetic material.

57. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 53, wherein the one or more protrusions further include a second annular protrusion formed on the first annular protrusion, the second annular protrusion being centrally aligned with the central axis and the first annular protrusion, the second annular protrusion having a second outer diameter from the central axis and a second inner diameter from the central axis, the second outer diameter of the second annular protrusion being smaller than the first outer diameter.

58. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 48, wherein the anterior wall of the magnet includes a circular recess aligned with the central axis, the circular recess having a first outer diameter from the central axis, the first outer diameter of the circular recess being smaller than the first radius.

59. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 48, wherein the anterior wall of the magnet includes an annular recess aligned with the central axis, the annular recess having a first outer diameter from the central axis and a second outer diameter from the central axis, the first outer diameter of the annular recess being equal to the first radius, and the second outer diameter of the annular recess being smaller than the first radius.

60. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 59, wherein the magnetic implantation assembly further comprises an outer annular body formed around and fixedly attached to the outer circumferential sidewall of the magnet, at least a portion of the outer annular body being adjacent to the front wall of the magnet, wherein at least a portion of the outer annular body is formed using a material other than a ferromagnetic or magnetic material.

61. An endoscopic anastomosis system, the endoscopic anastomosis system comprising: A first main body component, the first main body component being an elongated body having a first end and a second end, at least a portion of the second end of the first main body component being controllably bendable in multiple directions; A head assembly having a first end and a second end, the head assembly comprising: The header component body includes: A first region having a first end, a second end, and a middle segment between the first end and the second end of the first region, the first end of the first region being fixed to the second end of the first body assembly, the second end of the first region comprising: A first segment, the first segment being fixed to a first end of a second region of the head assembly; and The second segment has an opening in the second main body component; as well as A second region, the second region having a first end and a second end, the second end of the second region comprising: A first pressure port, configured to apply negative pressure; as well as A first deployable member is fixed to at least a portion of the middle segment of the first region of the head assembly body, and the first deployable member is configured to deploy radially away from the first region of the head assembly body. When the first deployable member is radially deployed away from the head assembly body and the first pressure port is configured to apply negative pressure, the first deployable member and the first pressure port are configured to cooperate in anchoring the head assembly to the patient's cavity wall. A second body assembly, the second body assembly being an elongated body having a first end and a second end, at least a portion of the second end of the second body assembly being provided in a second body assembly opening of a second segment of the first region of the head assembly body, and movable through the second body assembly opening of the second segment of the first region of the head assembly body, the second body assembly comprising: A second deployable member is fixed to a portion of the second end of the second main body assembly, and the second deployable member is configured to deploy radially away from the second main body assembly; as well as A second pressure port, configured to apply negative pressure; When the second deployable member is radially deployed away from the second main body assembly, and the second pressure port is configured to apply negative pressure, the second deployable member and the second pressure port are configured to cooperate in anchoring the second end of the second main body assembly to the patient's cavity wall. as well as A fixing component is fixed to the second end of the second main body component. The fixing component includes a snare sub-component that is actuable between a locking configuration and an unlocking configuration. The locking configuration is in which a cable loop formed by the snare sub-component is less than or equal to a first length, and the unlocking configuration is in which a cable loop formed by the snare sub-component is greater than the first length.

62. The endoscopic anastomosis system according to claim 61, further comprising: A magnetic implant component is configured to be secured to a fixing component when the cable loop of the snare sub-assembly is provided around the magnetic implant component and the snare sub-assembly is actuated to the locking configuration, and configured not to be secured to the fixing component when the snare sub-assembly is actuated to the unlocking configuration.

63. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 62, wherein the magnetic implant component comprises: A magnet, the magnet being formed as a cylinder having a central axis, the magnet comprising: Front wall; The rear wall opposite to the front wall; as well as An outer circumferential sidewall is formed around the magnet, the outer circumferential sidewall defining the thickness of the magnet, the outer circumferential sidewall being formed at a first radius from the central axis.

64. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 61, wherein the second region of the head assembly body further comprises one or more of the following: Image capture components; and / or An air blowing port is configured to apply positive pressure.

65. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 61, wherein one or more of the following are applicable: The first region of the head assembly body is cylindrical in shape; and / or The second region of the head assembly body is semi-cylindrical in shape; and / or The first segment and the second segment of the first region of the head assembly body are semi-circular in shape.

66. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 61, wherein one or more of the following are applicable: At least a portion of the second end of the second main body component is configured to bend in multiple directions; and / or The second deployable member, the second pressure port, and the fixing assembly are arranged such that the second pressure port is provided between the second deployable member and the fixing assembly; and / or At least a portion of the second end of the second body assembly is configured to rotate relative to a central axis, the central axis being an axis formed by the at least a portion of the second end of the second body assembly.

67. The endoscopic anastomosis system according to claim 63, wherein: The magnet includes a hole formed between the front wall and the rear wall through which the magnet passes.

68. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 63, wherein the magnetic implant component further comprises: One or more protrusions are formed on the front wall of the magnet.

69. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 68, wherein one or more protrusions include a first annular protrusion formed on the front wall of the magnet, the first annular protrusion being centrally aligned with the central axis, the first annular protrusion having a first outer diameter from the central axis and a first inner diameter from the central axis, the first outer diameter of the first annular protrusion being equal to or less than the first radius.

70. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 69, wherein the first outer diameter of the first annular protrusion is smaller than the first radius.

71. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 69, wherein the first outer diameter of the first annular protrusion is equal to the first radius.

72. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 71, wherein the magnetic implantation assembly further comprises an outer annular body formed around and fixedly attached to the outer circumferential sidewall of the magnet, at least a portion of the outer annular body being adjacent to the front wall of the magnet, wherein at least a portion of the outer annular body is formed using a material other than ferromagnetic or magnetic material.

73. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 69, wherein the one or more protrusions further include a second annular protrusion formed on the first annular protrusion, the second annular protrusion being centrally aligned with the central axis and the first annular protrusion, the second annular protrusion having a second outer diameter from the central axis and a second inner diameter from the central axis, the second outer diameter of the second annular protrusion being smaller than the first outer diameter.

74. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 63, wherein the anterior wall of the magnet includes a circular recess aligned with the central axis, the circular recess having a first outer diameter from the central axis, the first outer diameter of the circular recess being smaller than the first radius.

75. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 63, wherein the anterior wall of the magnet includes an annular recess aligned with the central axis, the annular recess having a first outer diameter from the central axis and a second outer diameter from the central axis, the first outer diameter of the annular recess being equal to the first radius, and the second outer diameter of the annular recess being smaller than the first radius.

76. The endoscopic anastomosis system of claim 75, wherein the magnetic implantation assembly further comprises an outer annular body formed around and fixedly attached to the outer circumferential sidewall of the magnet, at least a portion of the outer annular body being adjacent to the front wall of the magnet, wherein at least a portion of the outer annular body is formed using a material other than ferromagnetic or magnetic material.

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