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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187289 | Device and method for the therapy of obesity A device for drawing tissues together and creating an anastomosis comprises a main guide wire (66, 86) suitable to receive and draw anastomotic devices (10; 16; 24) in order to draw together portions (A; B) of tissues to be joined by means of anastomos... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8182498 | Mechanical anastomosis system for hollow structures A system for making anastomoses between hollow structures by mechanical means is provided with a device in the shape of an annular or tubular element comprising circumferentially provided means, such as pin-shaped elements, for joining the abutting walls of the holl... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8177799 | Method and apparatus for anastomosis Apparatus and methods for performing a surgical anastomotic procedure are disclosed herein. Apparatus according to the present disclosure include at least one fastener including a first fastener portion having an anchoring leg portion, a second fastener portion incl... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8177798 | Adhesive coated stent and insertion instrument A deployment cartridge is provided to insert a coated stent into a junction formed between two tubular tissue sections. The deployment cartridge includes a pusher and a coated stent contained within the pusher. The pusher includes support structure for engagement wi... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8172861 | Compositions and methods for joining non-conjoined lumens Sol-gel compositions, methods, and kits for joining together non-conjoined lumens in a patient's body including vascular lumens. More particularly, in various aspects, this invention provides thermoreversible sol-gel compositions, methods, and kits for joining such ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8162963 | Angled anastomosis device, tools and method of using Anastomosis devices, tools and methods of performing angled sutureless anastomosis. Devices provided are adapted to be oriented at an acute angle to a host vessel or organ, thereby orienting a graft to be anastomosed to the host by the same angle. The device maintai... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8142454 | Apparatus and method for magnetic alteration of anatomical features A system for auto-anastomosing a region of the body using magnetic members that may be individually delivered to different locations in the body. The magnetic members have a polar alignment that generates an attractive force to compress tissue in the region between ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8142453 | Method for marking and connecting tissue A surgical marker/connector can be provided in the form of a ring made of a fluoroscopic material, including a shape memory alloy such as NITINOL. The ring preferably includes a plurality of small suture attachments in the form of loops that are disposed on the peri... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8128645 | Stapler for endoscopes A stapling device for a surgical endoscopic device provided with at least one flexible portion, comprising a staple-firing portion and an anvil portion, wherein one of the staple firing portions and one of the anvil portions are located longitudinally displaced from... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8123768 | Method and system to restrict stomach size An implantable device for restricting a cross-sectional area of a cavity formed by a stomach wall includes a member. The member has a first end connected with respect to a first portion of the stomach wall and an opposing second end connected with respect to a secon... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8118821 | Magnetic anastomosis device having improved delivery A magnet assembly for a magnetic anastamosis device is provide that is minimally invasive, easily and quickly delivered, and is accurately positioned to improve the delivery procedure. The magnet assembly includes an elongated hub and a plurality of magnetic members... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8114102 | Temporary hemostatic plug apparatus and method of use A temporary hemostatic plug apparatus for use in a patient includes a plug structure configured to be placed within a patient's tubular body structure. The plug structure may be configured to be placed in an incision to create a bloodless operating field for a surge... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8109947 | Medical grafting methods and apparatus Methods and apparatus for delivering and installing a new length of tubing between two sections of a patient's existing body organ tubing and at least partly outside of that existing structure. For example, the new length of tubing may be for the purpose of providin... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8109949 | Systems for forming an anastomosis Compression plate apparatus enables vessels to be joined together in various anastomosis configurations. The compression plates are guided to each other in a parallel orientation by guides. The compression plate apparatus may be utilized with an intraluminally direc... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8109948 | Compression anastomosis device and method An anastomotic device for use in the joining of a first tubular structure and a second tubular structure is provided. The anastomotic device includes a cylindrical sleeve configured and dimensioned for placement at least partially within the first tubular structure,... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8109950 | Method and apparatus for anastomosis including an anchoring sleeve Apparatus for performing a surgical anastomosis are disclosed. The apparatus include a tubular body having a proximal end and a distal end, an onion sleeve portion formed near the distal end of the tubular body and an inner tube disposed within the tubular body. The... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8105345 | Anastomosis apparatus and methods A system for anastomosing a first tubular structure to a second tubular structure having an opening formed therein comprises a support device having a plurality of arms forming spaces therebetween and a plurality of piercing members slidably coupled to the arms. The... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8100925 | Methods and devices for treating obesity and GERD by intussuscepting a portion of stomach tissue Described here are devices and methods for intussuscepting a portion of stomach tissue. Typically the intussusception is created at a position near, but distal to the gastroesophageal junction, and a pouch capable of storing a volume (from about 0 cc up to about 100... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8088132 | Anastomotic outlet revision A method is provided that involves endoscopically repairing or revising an anastomotic outlet previously formed in a portion of a patient's stomach as part of an earlier bariatric surgical procedure. The method may allow a surgeon to alter gastric functionality, suc... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8083756 | Methods and devices for maintaining a space occupying device in a relatively fixed location within a stomach Methods and devices for maintaining a space-occupying device in a fixed relationship relative to a patient's stomach by manipulation of the stomach. In one variation, two or more regions of the stomach wall are brought into approximation with one another and secured... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8083758 | Methods and devices for treating obesity and GERD by intussuscepting a portion of stomach tissue Described here are devices and methods for intussuscepting a portion of stomach tissue. Typically the intussusception is created at a position near, but distal to the gastroesophageal junction, and a pouch capable of storing a volume (from about 0 cc up to about 100... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8083757 | Methods and devices for maintaining a space occupying device in a relatively fixed location within a stomach Methods and devices for maintaining a space-occupying device in a fixed relationship relative to a patient's stomach by manipulation of the stomach. In one variation, two or more regions of the stomach wall are brought into approximation with one another and secured... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8080025 | Obesity treatment tools and methods Various obesity treatment tools and methods are described herein, as well as treatments for other gastric-related diseases, e.g., GERD. Treatment includes reducing the size of the stomach pouch to limit the caloric intake as well as to provide an earlier feeling of ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8080024 | Protective enclosure for medical device components An anastomosis surgical device comprising an elongate body having a drainage aperture at a distal end for communication with a proximal end of the elongate body, tissue approximating structure extendable from the elongate body and spaced proximally from the drainage... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8080023 | Device and method for performing multiple anastomoses Methods and devices for creating a seal in a vessel for performing multiple anastomoses. The device includes an expandable region at the shaft assembly distal end with a sealing membrane that spans the expandable region, and a corresponding clamping member moveable ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8075577 | Obesity treatment tools and methods Various obesity treatment tools and methods are described herein, as well as treatments for other gastric-related diseases, e.g., GERD. Treatment includes reducing the size of the stomach pouch to limit the caloric intake as well as to provide an earlier feeling of ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8066725 | Anastomosis device having improved safety features An anastomosis device providing increased functionality, reliability and safety through the use of designs addressing potential puncture of an inflation balloon being used to hold and approximate tissue. The anastomosis device can include bladder retention structure... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8066724 | Anastomosis apparatus and methods A system for anastomosing a first tubular structure to a second tubular structure having an opening formed therein comprises a support device having a plurality of arms forming spaces therebetween. The support device is adapted to support the first tubular structure... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8062315 | Variable parietal/visceral pleural coupling A variable parietal/visceral pleural coupling may be utilized to create an air-tight seal in the pleural space between the parietal and visceral pleura. This coupling may be utilized to create a seal for other implantable devices. ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8057494 | Methods and devices for tissue reconfiguration Methods and devices are provided for reconfiguring a tissue within a hollow body organ using an entirely endoscopic approach in order to effectively reduce flow of fluid contents into a second hollow body organ in fluid communication with the first. ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8052698 | Surgical instrument A surgical instrument for applying a fastener to tissue. The instrument includes a shaft having a working end and a grip end, a first jaw pivotally mounted on the working end including a receiver for releasably holding a male component and a second jaw statically mo... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8052699 | Viscerotomy closure device and method of use Viscerotomy closure devices and methods of use close a hole in a bodily organ, such as one created during a natural orifice transgastric surgery procedure. A mesh with a hole in its center and an attached loop of suture having a Roeder knot is mounted on the protrud... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8043310 | Endoluminal fundoplication device and related method A distal assembly of an endoscopic surgical device, and a related method, having a first arm and a second arm pivotal relative to the first arm. Each arm is configured to hold a part of a two-part fastener at a distal end of the arm. A closing mechanism is positione... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8038690 | Vascular graft A vascular graft for anastomosis of blood vessels or ducts comprises piercing means (3) for engaging an end portion (8/8′) of a blood vessel or prosthesis and means (6, 6′) for precisely guiding one or more piercing elements (3) to pi... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8034064 | Methods for forming an anastomosis opening in a side of a blood vessel The present invention relates to new and useful apparatus, systems and methods for providing an effective tool for intraluminally directed vascular anastomosis of a graft vessel to a receiving blood vessel that is performed according to a minimally invasive procedur... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8029521 | Anastomosis apparatus and methods of deployment and manufacture A method and apparatus for making an anastomosis between a tubular duct and a vessel has an annulus having a longitudinal axis, a first set of fingers and a second set of fingers. The first set of fingers extend axially from the annulus in one direction and the seco... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8029520 | Method for performing trans-anal resection with a curved cutter stapler A method for performing trans-anal resection is achieved by applying a first stitch about the rectum, wherein deep bites of the first stitch capture and fold a rectum wall, creating a longitudinal staple line in the rectal wall at a position adjacent the first stitc... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8021377 | Electroactive polymer actuated medical devices The present invention is directed to novel apparatus for use in medical procedures relating to tubular body fluid conduits. According to a first aspect of the invention, a connector apparatus is provided for use in making an anastomotic connection between first and ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8007505 | System for tissue approximation and fixation A system for tissue approximation and fixation is described herein. The devices are advanced in a minimally invasive manner within a patient's body to create one or several divisions or plications within a hollow body organ. The system comprises a tissue acquisition... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7998154 | Method and apparatus for radical prostatectomy anastomosis Apparatus (100) for performing a surgical anastomosis include a tubular body (102) having an expandable anchor (114) operatively coupled near a distal end thereof. The apparatus further includes a sleeve (104) slidably received about the ... | 08/16/2011 |
