Device and method for endoluminal therapy

Details Device and method for endoluminal therapy Device and method for endoluminal therapy

2003-09-09

2010-02-23

Lucchesi, Nicholas D (Department: 3763)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

C606S139000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07666195

ABSTRACT:
A device and method for selectively engaging or penetrating a layer of a luminal organ wall where the luminal organ wall has a plurality of layers including an outermost layer and an innermost layer adjacent to the lumen of the organ. The device and method select one of the plurality of layers of the organ wall other than the innermost layer and deploy from within the lumen of the organ a tissue device through the innermost layer to a specific depth to engage or penetrate the selected one of the plurality of layers. The device and method may be employed to create luminal pouches or restrictive outlets. In a stomach organ, the device and methods may be employed to treat obesity by forming a gastric pouch with or without a restrictive outlet.

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