Devices and methods for fastening tissue layers

Details Devices and methods for fastening tissue layers Devices and methods for fastening tissue layers

2006-06-21

2010-11-23

Woo, Julian W (Department: 3773)

Surgery

Instruments

Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band

C606S139000

Reexamination Certificate

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07837698

ABSTRACT:
Endoscopic devices and methods used for fastening multiple tissue layers, such as, for example, an endoscopic fundoplication procedure, are disclosed. The device may include, for example, an elongated tubular member having a proximal end for extending outside of the body and a distal end for positioning proximate the multiple tissue layers, a grasper configured for positioning proximate the distal end of the tubular member and for grasping at least one of the multiple tissue layers, a device coupled to the distal end of the tubular member for folding the multiple tissue layers together, a tissue fastener configured to be inserted into the tissue layers to hold the tissue layers together, and a fastener head for inserting the tissue fastener into the tissue layers.

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