Methods and apparatus for the treatment of gastric ulcers

Details Methods and apparatus for the treatment of gastric ulcers Methods and apparatus for the treatment of gastric ulcers

2006-08-01

2006-08-01

Reffley, Michael F (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

C128S898000, C606S052000, C606S207000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07083617

ABSTRACT:
A surgical tool attaches to the distal end of an endoscope and provides a rotatable treating element. According to one embodiment of the invention, the treating element is a pair of jaws provided with cautery capability. According to an aspect of the invention, the treating element is capable of multiple movements from a first closed position, to an open position, to a second closed position and back to the first closed position via a single controller with a single linear movement.

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