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Surgery > Instruments > Suture, Ligature, Elastic Band Or Clip Applier Suture, Ligature, Elastic Band Or Clip ApplierSuture, Ligature, Elastic Band Or Clip Applier patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.12/14/06 - 20060282087 - Methods and devices for endosonography-guided fundopexy The present invention relates to a tissue securement system, device and method for endoscopy or endosonography-guided transluminal interventions whereby a ligation or anchor is placed and secured into soft tissue. An objective of this invention is to provide a method to reduce gastroesophageal reflux by endosonography-guided intervention. Specifically, endosonography is ... 11/16/06 - 20060259044 - Medical procedure tool A medical procedure tool equipped with: a flexible linear material for carrying out a specific procedure to a biological tissue; a linear material holding member provided covering the linear material in a freely advancing and retracting manner, for holding the linear material; a flexible first sheath provided so as to ... 11/16/06 - 20060259043 - Medical treatment tool A medical treatment tool comprises: a flexible wire; a first wire holding member which holds the wire; a second wire holding member capable of holding the wire between itself and the first wire holding member; a first sheath which is provided in contact with a proximal side of the second ... 11/16/06 - 20060259042 - Device for multi-ligation of hemorrhoids The Device for ligation of veins of the hemorrhoid comprises a front part including a fixed pipe surrounded by a movable pipe, a triggering cylinder with a triggering handle of elongated cylinder construction connected between the rear of a third part and the front part, and the third part being ... 11/16/06 - 20060259041 - Endoscopic apparatus with integrated variceal ligation device A variceal banding endoscope includes an elongated shaft having a distal end and a proximal end that is removably connected to a control unit. The endoscope includes a variceal banding apparatus fixedly attached to the distal end of the endoscope and capable of receiving a plurality of ligation bands. A ... 11/09/06 - 20060253129 - Apparatus and method for the ligation of tissue A novel catheter-based system that ligates the left atrial appendage (LAA) on the outside of the heart, preferably using a combination of catheters and/or instruments, e.g., a guide catheter inserted into the interior of the left atrial appendage that may assist in locating the left atrial appendage and/or assist in ... 11/09/06 - 20060253128 - Medical ligation apparatus and surgical instrument and method for living tissue resection utilizing the apparatus When a living tissue of a ligation target is ligated by means of a snare wire, the snare wire is brought into contact with the living tissue of a ligation target, on a large contact face by means for preventing living tissue cut-in of a ligation target of at least ... 11/09/06 - 20060253127 - Endoluminal linear suturing device A device for suturing tissue of a patient includes a tube defining a bore extending longitudinally within the tube and at least one suction opening in the exterior surface. A path is arranged within an interior of the tube. A needle is arranged at least partially within the bore and ... 11/09/06 - 20060253126 - Endoluminal suturing device and method A suturing device for suturing within a subject is provided. The suturing device includes an enclosure defining at least one suction port, wherein the suction port receives tissue within the enclosure to be sutured; at least one cannula arranged at least partially within the enclosure; and at least one needle ... 09/28/06 - 20060217743 - Medical instrument with a mechanical coupling A medical instrument is disclosed having a flexible tube, an end effector, and an actuator. A control member, such as a control wire, can extend through the flexible tube. A mechanical coupling is disclosed for attaching the control member to the actuator. A method for mechanically coupling the control member ... 09/28/06 - 20060217742 - Mechanical coupling method A medical instrument is disclosed having a flexible tube, an end effector, and an actuator. A control member, such as a control wire, can extend through the flexible tube. A mechanical coupling is disclosed for attaching the control member to the actuator. A method for mechanically coupling the control member ... 09/07/06 - 20060200175 - Gastric band insertion instrument An endoscopic surgical instrument is used in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for inserting a gastric band into a patient's abdomen through a laparoscopic port. The gastric band insertion instrument includes a handle, an elongated shaft and a distal end assembly. The elongated shaft includes an actuator rod that opens and ... 08/10/06 - 20060178680 - System and method for all-inside suture fixation for implant attachment and soft tissue repair A system for repairing a meniscus includes a suture including a first anchor, a second anchor, and a flexible portion connecting the first anchor and the second anchor. The flexible portion includes a self-locking slide knot between the first anchor and the second anchor. The system also includes a needle ... 08/10/06 - 20060178679 - Device and methods for non-surgical clipping of aneurysms The present invention relates to a device for the non-surgical clipping of aneurysms. The invention also includes methods of use to treat aneurysms, including intracranial aneurysms. The aneurysm is clipped by positioning a wire comprising a shape memory alloy, pre-set to a mutually twisted conformation, on opposite sides of the ... 07/27/06 - 20060167473 - Instrument for use in the treatment of prolapsed hemorrhoids An instrument for use in the treatment of prolapsed hemorrhoids by applying a purse-string suture, comprises a tube (1), which has a distal end (2), with which it can be inserted forward into the rectum of a patient, an open proximal end (3) and a shell wall (5) encompassing an ... 07/13/06 - 20060155307 - Method of feeding a suture element This invention relates to a method of feeding a suture element (24), which method includes using fluid pressure to displace the suture element (24). The invention extends to a suture element feeding device (10) which includes a body (12) defining a fluid flow path (20) and a fluid inlet (502) ... 06/29/06 - 20060142784 - Device and method for suturing internal structures puncture wounds A device for remotely suturing an internal structure of a body and a method of performing said suturing procedure. The device includes one or more anchors and means, operable from outside the body, for forcing said anchors out of said device. The anchors are located in or on said device ... 06/22/06 - 20060135966 - Catheter-based tissue remodeling devices and methods Devices and methods utilizing a catheter to remodel soft tissue of a patient and, in a preferred embodiment, to reduce the volume of the left ventricle of a heart. In one embodiment, one or more sutures are passed through a wall of the ventricle. The ends of the one suture ... 06/08/06 - 20060122633 - Methods and devices for termination Devices and methods used in termination of a tissue tightening procedure are described. Termination includes the cinching of a tether to tighten the tissue, locking the tether to maintain tension, and cutting excess tether. In procedures involving anchors secured to the tissue, the tether is coupled to the anchors and ... 06/08/06 - 20060122632 - Disposable device for multi-ligation of bleeding esophageal varices The present invention relates to device for treating bleeding esophagus. The said device consists of three parts of cylinders. The first part characterized by its interior ⅔ is in the form of toothed rows with equal dimensions and parallel to each other along its circular surface. Its posterior ⅓ is ... 05/18/06 - 20060106403 - Catheter-based tissue remodeling devices and methods Devices and methods utilizing a catheter to remodel soft tissue of a patient and, in a preferred embodiment, to reduce the volume of the left ventricle of a heart. In one embodiment, one or more sutures are passed through a wall of the ventricle. The ends of the one suture ... 05/11/06 - 20060100643 - Surgical fastening system Devices and systems related to surgical fasteners and more specifically to surgical fasteners suitable for use in both open procedures, and minimally or less invasive procedures where the operative site is remote from the surgeon. ... 05/04/06 - 20060095052 - System and method for catheter-based septal defect repair The contents include occlusion and/or repair of congenital heart defects including methods, apparatuses, and systems utilizing catheter delivery in order to repair congenital heart defects. In particular, a method of repair includes suturing a septal tissue proximate defect in order to repair the defect with a device introduced through a ... 04/27/06 - 20060089660 - System and method for endoscopic treatment of tissue A system and method for endoscopic treatment of tissue is disclosed. An endoscope has an operating channel. A mounting component has a first threading channel that fits into the operating channel of the endoscope. A ligating barrel fits onto a distal end of the endoscope. A medical instrument is inserted ... 04/13/06 - 20060079911 - Apparatus for ligating living tissues A apparatus for ligating living tissues comprises an introducing tube capable of being inserted into a living body cavity, at least two or more manipulating wires movably inserted into the introducing tube, and at least two or more clips having a proximal end portion, a pinch section being formed at ... 03/23/06 - 20060064116 - Minimally invasive mitral valve repair method and apparatus The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for the stabilization and fastening of two pieces of tissue. A single device may be used to both stabilize and fasten the two pieces of tissue, or a separate stabilizing device may be used in conjunction with a fastening device. ... 03/23/06 - 20060064115 - Minimally invasive mitral valve repair method and apparatus The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for the stabilization and fastening of two pieces of tissue. A single device may be used to both stabilize and fasten the two pieces of tissue, or a separate stabilizing device may be used in conjunction with a fastening device. ... 03/16/06 - 20060058816 - Disposable device for multi-ligation of bleeding esophageal varices A disposable device for ligation of bleeding Esophageal varices comprising two main parts including a three arm part carrying a plurality of rubber bands and a pressure providing part. The pressure providing part includes a pressure cylinder and a spring is provided between the cylinder and the three arm threaded ... 03/09/06 - 20060052801 - Suture passer Sutures can be placed in difficult to access areas of the human body with devices, and related methods, utilizing a suture carrier with a sharpened tip and a notch for holding a formed suture tip. The devices and methods can be used in conjunction with both endosurgical and traditional open ... 03/09/06 - 20060052800 - Surgical tool for incontinence sling implantation A tool for implantation of a flexible substrate into soft tissue is disclosed. The tool has a shaft with a bore. A penetrator tip is positioned at a distal end of the shaft. A handle is positioned at the proximal end. A push rod extends through the bore and is ... 03/02/06 - 20060047289 - Endoscopic tissue apposition device and method of use An endoscopic tissue apposition device that includes a vacuum chamber configured to securely hold a portion of tissue therein, the vacuum chamber being defined by a proximal wall and a distal wall opposite to the proximal wall. Working and vacuum channels are provided in communication with the vacuum chamber. A ... 02/09/06 - 20060030866 - Sequential heart valve leaflet repair device and method of use A heart valve and tissue repair device for independently, selectively and sequentially grasping heart valve leaflets and independently, selectively and sequentially applying one or more fasteners thereto is disclosed. The device includes a leaflet engaging tip having one or more graspers capable of individually and sequentially grasping leaflets, and one ... 02/02/06 - 20060025783 - Minimally invasive medical implant and insertion device and method for using the same A medical device including an implant and inserter and a method for using the same. One embodiment includes an implant for implantation within a patient, and a first inserter for inserting the implant. The first inserter has a distal end region including a tissue penetrating distal tip, a proximal end ... 01/26/06 - 20060020271 - Methods and devices for occlusion of an atrial appendage Some embodiments of the invention provide a system for occluding a left atrial appendage of a patient. Some embodiments of the system can include a ring occluder that can be positioned around the left atrial appendage and a ring applicator to position the ring occluder with respect to the left ... 01/26/06 - 20060020270 - Clip applier and methods of use An apparatus for delivering a closure element into an opening formed in a blood vessel or other body lumen and methods for manufacturing and using same. The apparatus is configured to retain the closure element such that the closure element is disposed substantially within the apparatus. The apparatus also can ... 01/12/06 - 20060009789 - Tissue capturing devices The present invention provides tissue capture devices configured to hold tissue in a distorted configuration. The devices may hold precaptured tissue in a distorted configuration or it may change their shape to cause the tissue to become deformed. Some embodiments of the device alter the configuration in areas that remain ... 01/05/06 - 20060004384 - Surgical ligation instrument A surgical instrument for ligating internal tissue of a cavity in the human body by means of an elastic cord is disclosed. The instrument comprises an inner tube, having a distal and a proximal part, with the distal part having a distal end adapted to carry an elastic cord strained ... 12/29/05 - 20050288688 - Ligature and suture device for medical application, and ligaturing and suturing method for medical application A ligature and suture device for medical application includes a distal end insertion portion, a needle body, a ligature tool, and an operation section. The operation section includes a housing that is provided in a base end portion of the distal end insertion portion, a puncture handle that is provided ... 12/01/05 - 20050267493 - Method and system for tissue repair using dual catheters The present system is directed to a method and system to stabilize and repair tissue. At least two opposing devices may be used to stabilize and repair the tissue, with the two devices cooperatively engaging the tissue interposed therebetween. Stabilization may be accomplished by opposing force, vacuum force, or mechanical ... 11/24/05 - 20050261710 - Treatment system for living tissues A medical treatment device includes a suturing-ligating member, a stopper, a fixing member and a suturing-ligation releasing member. The suturing-ligating member has a distal end portion, that carries out one of suturing and ligation of biological tissue by puncturing. The stopper is provided to be movable forward or backward on ... 11/24/05 - 20050261709 - Treatment system for living tissues A medical treatment device includes a ligating member, a stopper and a ligation releasing member. The ligating member has a distal end portion and a proximal end portion, that ligates biological tissue. The stopper is provided to be movable forward or backward with respect to the ligating member, and stoppable ... 11/24/05 - 20050261708 - Medical treatment device A treatment device for endoscopic therapy of the present invention includes a suturing-ligating member having a distal end portion and a proximal end portion, that carries out at least one of suturing and ligation of biological tissue, a stopper provided to be movable forward or backward on an proximal end ... 11/10/05 - 20050251153 - Ligature and suture device for medical application, ligature and suture system for medical application, and ligaturing and suturing method for medical application A ligature and suture device for medical application that ligatures or sutures biomedical tissue that has been suctioned by a suction device using a suturing member. The ligature and suture device includes an insertion portion having a lumen into which an endoscope can be inserted, and a distal end portion ... 09/15/05 - 20050203548 - Devices and methods for placement of partitions within a hollow body organ Devices and methods for tissue acquisition and fixation, or gastroplasty, are described. Generally, the devices of the system may be advanced in a minimally invasive manner within a patient's body, e.g., transorally, endoscopically, percutaneously, etc., to create one or several divisions or plications within the hollow body organ. Such divisions ... 09/15/05 - 20050203547 - Devices and methods for placement of partitions within a hollow body organ Devices and methods for tissue acquisition and fixation, or gastroplasty, are described. Generally, the devices of the system may be advanced in a minimally invasive manner within a patient's body, e.g., transorally, endoscopically, percutaneously, etc., to create one or several divisions or plications within the hollow body organ. Such divisions ... 08/11/05 - 20050177176 - Single-fold system for tissue approximation and fixation A single fold system for tissue approximation and fixation is described herein. The devices are advanced in a minimally invasive manner within a patient's body to create at least one fold within a hollow body organ. The system comprises a tissue acquisition and folding device and a tissue stapling or ... 07/28/05 - 20050165415 - Surgical stapling instrument incorporating an electroactive polymer actuated firing bar track through an articulation joint A surgical stapling instrument particularly suited to endoscopic use articulates an end effector (e.g., stapling and severing) that is actuated by a firing bar. An articulation mechanism in an elongate shaft incorporates electrically actuated polymer (EAP) actuators that laterally support the firing bar so that the firing bar is sufficiently ... 07/28/05 - 20050165414 - Suturing method An apparatus used with a helical suture device has a first end and a second end. The first end includes a spatulate member having a length along a first axis. The second end includes a guide shaped to receive a cylindrical axle of the helical suture device for rotation on ... 07/14/05 - 20050154405 - Transoral endoscopic gastroesophageal flap valve restoration device, assembly, system and method The invention provides a device, assembly, and method for transoral endoscopic restoration of a gastroesophageal flap valve. The invention also provides a self-steering and self-closing tissue fixation device for tissue fixation, and an invaginator device for gripping and maneuvering tissue. The restoration device includes a longitudinal member arranged for transoral ... 07/14/05 - 20050154404 - Apparatus and method for the ligation of tissue A novel catheter-based system which ligates the left atrial appendage (LAA) on the outside of the heart, preferably using a combination of catheters and/or instruments, e.g., a guide catheter positioned inside the left atrial appendage which may assist in locating the left atrial appendage and/or assist in the optimal placement ... 07/14/05 - 20050154403 - Running stitch suturing device An instrument and method for suturing wound closures is provided having a handle, shaft and suture engagement mechanism. The instrument provides for multiple placements or “bites” of suture in tissues to enable a wide variety of suturing techniques, including the ability to “run” a suture. The instrument further facilitates suture ... 07/14/05 - 20050154402 - Sew-right running stitch instrument An instrument and method for suturing wound closures is provided having a handle, shaft and suture engagement mechanism. The instrument provides for multiple placements or “bites” of suture in tissues to enable a wide variety of suturing techniques, including the ability to “run” a suture. The instrument further facilitates suture ... 07/14/05 - 20050154401 - Suturing device for implantable device A suturing device is used for fixing an implantable element in place. The suturing device includes an array of hypotubes, each of which includes a fastener for fastening the implantable device to the body, and an advancement device for advancing the fasteners through the array of tubes. ... 06/30/05 - 20050143759 - Curved cutter stapler shaped for male pelvis A surgical instrument is adapted for applying a plurality of surgical fasteners to body tissue. The surgical instrument includes a frame having a proximal end and a distal end, with a handle positioned at the proximal end and an end effector positioned at the distal end. The end effector is ... 06/30/05 - 20050143758 - Anastomosis device, tools and methods of using Anastomosis devices, tools and methods of performing sutureless anastomosis. Anastomosis devices are provided for fixing a first conduit to a second conduit in an anastomosis, where the conduits are joined by interfacing their inner walls together. The conduit which is loaded on the anastomosis device may be mounted in such ... 06/30/05 - 20050143757 - Ligating band applicator A ligating device for applying successive elastic bands 18 to tissue 54. In one preferred embodiment, the device includes a barrel having an opening into which the tissue can be drawn and a plurality of circumferential grooves 52 around the barrel each for accommodating a respective ligating band. The grooves ... 06/30/05 - 20050143756 - Instrument introducer Instrument introducers are disclosed which facilitate the insertion of a surgical instrument into a cavity or a body of a patient. In one embodiment, the instrument introducer includes a hollow elongate cylindrical body including a distal end portion terminating in a distal edge and a proximal end portion, the cylindrical ... 06/16/05 - 20050131428 - Anastomosis tool having a connector holder An anastomosis tool may include a connector holder connected to an anvil. The connector holder may be bifurcated and configured to straddle the graft vessel. The connector holder may be generally U-shaped. The connector holder may be shaped to extend around more than half of the circumference of the graft ... 06/09/05 - 20050125009 - Full thickness resection device control handle A control mechanism for a resectioning device, comprises a first actuator coupled to a flexible drive shaft for actuating a first mechanism when operated in a first direction and for actuating, when operated in a second direction, a second mechanism and a first lockout mechanism coupled to the first actuator ... 06/02/05 - 20050119669 - Dissecting tip for surgical stapler The present invention relates to a dissecting tip for use in a surgical stapler or instrument. ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |