An intestinal bypass sleeve uses an inflatable balloon to expand anchor arms against the pylorus wall for secure placement.
Segmenting the rigid proximal structure from a flexible distal tip resolves visibility and maneuverability trade-offs in surgical staplers.
Locking bar controls clip orientation to enable force-free detachment, reducing tissue trauma during minimally invasive procedures.
Starburst occluding portion and conical coil anchor collapse the left atrial appendage to prevent stroke without systemic anticoagulation therapy.
Bridge fastener system anchors tissue to bone using a pilot hole forming trocar assembly for secure fixation.
Segmented cartridges align wire and stamped staples via a sled mechanism, reducing roll and ensuring consistent tissue compression.
Quenching the tip end portion increases hardness to resist bending when driving through hard knots.
Rotating spiral flutes on a vertebral disc auger shave and collect tissue material, reducing surgical complexity in minimally invasive procedures.
M-shaped staple bends into kidney shape using oblique ridge pocket to seal tissue.