Gastrointestinal system with traction member

Details Gastrointestinal system with traction member Gastrointestinal system with traction member

2006-08-08

2006-08-08

Dvorak, Linda C. M. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

With guide means for body insertion

C606S001000, C606S108000, C604S095010

Reexamination Certificate

active

07087011

ABSTRACT:
A gastrointestinal system including a carrier including an actuator in operative communication with at least one traction member, the actuator moving the at least one traction member relative to the carrier, wherein the at least one traction member is movably supported across supports extending from the carrier, and wherein a portion of the at least one traction member between the supports is sufficiently compliant so as to deform in conformance with a shape of a gastrointestinal tract during traction therealong.

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