Surgical clip application assembly

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11726248

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An apparatus for the transoral invagination and fundoplication of the stomach to the esophagus includes a clip applier having sharp toothed jaws for grasping and damaging the fundus prior to applying the clip. The clip applier has an overall diameter of less than 7 mm. The clip applier jaws are coupled to a pull wire via a linkage which increases the mechanical advantage and thus permits greater grasping force. A plurality of clip designs are also provided.

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ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY INC4545 CREEK ROAD #97 CINCINNATI OH 45242

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gottlieb, Saul Miramar, FL 37 4991
Kortenbach, Juergen A Miami Springs, FL 102 24151
Sixto, JR Robert Miami, FL 18 6141
Slater, Charles Fort Lauderdale, FL 13 2467
Smith, Kevin W Coral Gables, FL 382 96412

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