WO2006127306A3 - Methods and apparatus for securing and deploying tissue anchors - Google Patents

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WO2006127306A3
WO2006127306A3 PCT/US2006/018602 US2006018602W WO2006127306A3 WO 2006127306 A3 WO2006127306 A3 WO 2006127306A3 US 2006018602 W US2006018602 W US 2006018602W WO 2006127306 A3 WO2006127306 A3 WO 2006127306A3
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Richard C Ewers
Cang C Lam
Robert A Vaughn
Vahid Saadat
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Usgi Medical Inc
Richard C Ewers
Cang C Lam
Robert A Vaughn
Vahid Saadat
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Abstract

Methods and apparatus for securing and deploying tissue anchors are described herein. A tissue manipulation assembly is pivotably coupled to the distal end of a tubular member. A reconfigurable launch tube is also pivotably coupled to the tissue manipulation assembly, which may be advanced through a shape-lockable endoscopic device, a conventional endoscope, or directly by itself into a patient. A second tool can be used in combination with the tissue manipulation assembly to engage tissue and manipulate the tissue in conjunction with the tissue manipulation assembly. A deployment assembly is provided for securing engaged tissue via one or more tissue anchors, the deployment assembly also being configured to disengage the anchors endoluminally or laparoscopically by applying thermal energy through at least one suture cutting element disposed along the deployment assembly.
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US11/238,543 US8628541B2 (en) 2005-05-26 2005-09-30 Methods and apparatus for securing and deploying tissue anchors
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