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US6911032B2
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Apparatus and method for compressing body tissue
Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc
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Filing: 2001-09-21
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Granted: 2005-06-28
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Expires: 2021-09-21
Abstract
Abstract A system and method for delivering a surgical clip to a surgical site within a patient's body to compress body tissue is disclosed. In one embodiment for the system of the present invention, the system includes an endoscopic device that has an endoscope cap disposed on a distal end of the endoscopic device. A surgical clip is removably disposed on an outside surface of the endoscope cap. A deployment device is associated with the surgical clip for deploying the surgical clip from the endoscope cap to the body tissue that is to be compressed. The surgical clip can be a deformable clip that is deployed in a non deformed configuration, and is then deformed so as to apply compression on selected tissue. The surgical clip can be a multi legged clip, having a plurality of legs that can be locked in a closed position to apply compression to body tissue.
Inventors
- 👤 Kristin A. Jugenheimer
- 👤 Russell F. Durgin, Jr.
- 👤 Mark L. Adams
- 👤 Mark Monroe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:45
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/122; A61B17/1227; A61B17/128; A61B17/1285; A61B17/0057; A61B17/08; A61B17/083; A61B2017/00535; A61B2017/00539; A61B2017/00544; A61B2017/00557; A61B17/28; A61B17/2812; A61B17/2833; A61B2017/2837; A61B17/29; A61B2017/2926; A61B2017/2932; A61B2017/2943
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A device for endoscopically deploying a hemostatic clip adapted to grasp tissue in a deformed configuration, comprising: a body adapted to fit on a distal end of an endoscope and to contain the clip; a fulcrum portion cooperating with the body and the clip, the fulcrum portion having a first position in contact with hinge points of the clip and a second position releasing the clip from the body; and an actuator exerting a force on push points of the clip to deform the clip, wherein, in the first position, the fulcrum portion retains the clip against the force exerted by the actuator to facilitate deformation of the clip wherein the fulcrum portion retains the clip in the body when in the first position.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
124 words
A device for endoscopically deploying a hemostatic clip adapted to grasp tissue in a deformed configuration, comprising: a body adapted to fit on a distal end of an endoscope and to contain the clip; a fulcrum portion cooperating with the body and the clip, the fulcrum portion having a first position in contact with hinge points of the clip and a second position releasing the clip from the body; and an actuator exerting a force on push points of the clip to deform the clip, wherein, in the first position, the fulcrum portion retains the clip against the force exerted by the actuator to facilitate deformation of the clip wherein the fulcrum portion retains the clip in the body when in the first position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device according to claim 1 , wherein the actuator ejects the clip from the body after deformation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device according to claim 1 , further comprising a second actuator to move the fulcrum portion between the first and second positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device according to claim 3 , wherein the actuator and second actuator are linked.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device according to claim 3 , wherein the actuator and second actuator are integrally formed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device according to claim 1 , wherein the actuator comprises at least a piston pushing the push points of the clip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device according to claim 6 , wherein the piston is actuated hydraulically.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device according to claim 1 , wherein the hemostatic clip is adapted to deform about the hinge points.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device according to claim 8 , wherein the clip is substantially ring shaped.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device according to claim 9 , wherein the clip comprises a serrated tissue grasping edge.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device according to claim 1 , wherein the fulcrum portions extend from the hinge points of the clip.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device according to claim 11 , wherein the fulcrum portions are deformable when subject to a force greater than a deformation force of the clip.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device according to claim 1 , wherein the fulcrum portion is formed to resiliently retain one of the first and second positions.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
137 words
A device for endoscopically deploying a hemostatic clip adapted to grasp tissue in a deformed configuration, comprising: a body adapted to fit on a distal end of an endoscope and to contain the clip; a fulcrum portion cooperating with the body and the clip, the fulcrum portion having a first position in contact with hinge points of the clip and a second position releasing the clip from the body; an actuator exerting a force on push points of the clip to deform the clip, wherein, in the first position, the fulcrum portion retains the clip against the force exerted by the actuator to facilitate deformation of the clip; and further comprising a second actuator to move the fulcrum portion between the first and second positions wherein the second actuator is a sliding sleeve actuated by a cable.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
137 words
A device for endoscopically deploying a hemostatic clip adapted to grasp tissue in a deformed configuration, comprising: a body adapted to fit on a distal end of an endoscope and to contain the clip; a fulcrum portion cooperating with the body and the clip, the fulcrum portion having a first position in contact with hinge points of the clip and a second position releasing the clip from the body; an actuator exerting a force on push points of the clip to deform the clip, wherein, in the first position, the fulcrum portion retains the clip against the force exerted by the actuator to facilitate deformation of the clip; and further comprising a second actuator to move the fulcrum portion between the first and second positions wherein the second actuator is a sliding sleeve actuated by a cable.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
127 words
A device for endoscopically deploying a hemostatic clip adapted to grasp tissue in a deformed configuration, comprising: a body adapted to fit on a distal end of an endoscope and to contain the clip; a fulcrum portion cooperating with the body and the clip, the fulcrum portion having a first position in contact with hinge points of the clip and a second position releasing the clip from the body; and an actuator exerting a force on push points of the clip to deform the clip, wherein, in the first position, the fulcrum portion retains the clip against the force exerted by the actuator to facilitate deformation of the clip wherein the clip comprises two push points and two hinge points alternating along a circumference of the clip.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
127 words
A device for endoscopically deploying a hemostatic clip adapted to grasp tissue in a deformed configuration, comprising: a body adapted to fit on a distal end of an endoscope and to contain the clip; a fulcrum portion cooperating with the body and the clip, the fulcrum portion having a first position in contact with hinge points of the clip and a second position releasing the clip from the body; and an actuator exerting a force on push points of the clip to deform the clip, wherein, in the first position, the fulcrum portion retains the clip against the force exerted by the actuator to facilitate deformation of the clip wherein the clip comprises two push points and two hinge points alternating along a circumference of the clip.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
145 words
A device for endoscopically deploying a hemostatic clip adapted to grasp tissue in a deformed configuration, comprising: a body adapted to fit on a distal end of an endoscope and to contain the clip; a fulcrum portion cooperating with the body and the clip, the fulcrum portion having a first position in contact with hinge points of the clip and a second position releasing the clip from the body; an actuator exerting a force on push points of the clip to deform the clip, wherein, in the first position, the fulcrum portion retains the clip against the force exerted by the actuator to facilitate deformation of the clip wherein the fulcrum portion is formed to resiliently retain one of the first and second positions; and, further comprising a removable retainer to selectively retain the fulcrum portion in the other of the first and second position.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
145 words
A device for endoscopically deploying a hemostatic clip adapted to grasp tissue in a deformed configuration, comprising: a body adapted to fit on a distal end of an endoscope and to contain the clip; a fulcrum portion cooperating with the body and the clip, the fulcrum portion having a first position in contact with hinge points of the clip and a second position releasing the clip from the body; an actuator exerting a force on push points of the clip to deform the clip, wherein, in the first position, the fulcrum portion retains the clip against the force exerted by the actuator to facilitate deformation of the clip wherein the fulcrum portion is formed to resiliently retain one of the first and second positions; and, further comprising a removable retainer to selectively retain the fulcrum portion in the other of the first and second position.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
135 words
A device for endoscopically deploying a hemostatic clip adapted to grasp tissue in a deformed configuration, comprising: a body adapted to fit on a distal end of an endoscope and to contain the clip; a fulcrum portion cooperating with the body and the clip, the fulcrum portion having a first position in contact with hinge points of the clip and a second position releasing the clip from the body; an actuator exerting a force on push points of the clip to deform the clip, wherein, in the first position, the fulcrum portion retains the clip against the force exerted by the actuator to facilitate deformation of the clip; and, further comprising a second actuator to move the fulcrum portion between the first and second positions wherein the fulcrum portion is attached to the sliding sleeve.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
135 words
A device for endoscopically deploying a hemostatic clip adapted to grasp tissue in a deformed configuration, comprising: a body adapted to fit on a distal end of an endoscope and to contain the clip; a fulcrum portion cooperating with the body and the clip, the fulcrum portion having a first position in contact with hinge points of the clip and a second position releasing the clip from the body; an actuator exerting a force on push points of the clip to deform the clip, wherein, in the first position, the fulcrum portion retains the clip against the force exerted by the actuator to facilitate deformation of the clip; and, further comprising a second actuator to move the fulcrum portion between the first and second positions wherein the fulcrum portion is attached to the sliding sleeve.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device according to claim 17 , wherein the fulcrum portion moves along cam surfaces of the sliding sleeve.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
117 words
A device for endoscopically deploying a hemostatic clip adapted to grasp tissue in a deformed configuration, comprising: a body adapted to fit on a distal end of an endoscope and to contain the clip; a fulcrum portion cooperating with the body and the clip, the fulcrum portion having a first position in contact with hinge points of the clip and a second position releasing the clip from the body; and an actuator exerting a force on push points of the clip to deform the clip, wherein, in the first position, the fulcrum portion retains the clip against the force exerted by the actuator to facilitate deformation of the clip further comprising protrusions axially extending along the body.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
117 words
A device for endoscopically deploying a hemostatic clip adapted to grasp tissue in a deformed configuration, comprising: a body adapted to fit on a distal end of an endoscope and to contain the clip; a fulcrum portion cooperating with the body and the clip, the fulcrum portion having a first position in contact with hinge points of the clip and a second position releasing the clip from the body; and an actuator exerting a force on push points of the clip to deform the clip, wherein, in the first position, the fulcrum portion retains the clip against the force exerted by the actuator to facilitate deformation of the clip further comprising protrusions axially extending along the body.
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