Method for plicating and fastening gastric tissue

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7815653
APP PUB NO 20080249560A1
SERIAL NO

11696225

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A method of implanting a device to maintain a plication within a hollow organ. The method uses an elongated member having an end effector at its distal end. The end effector has an outer cylinder having at least one opening, and an inner cylinder having at least one opening. The inner cylinder is at least partially disposed within the outer cylinder and the cylinders are rotatable with respect to each other. The end effector is detachable from the elongated member such that it can remain within the body cavity. The method involves the step of inserting the end effector within the organ of a patient such that it is in contact with tissue. The method also involves the step of applying vacuum through the elongated member so as to dispose tissue within the inner cylinder. The method also involves the step of creating a plication by rotating the cylinders with respect to each other. The method also involves the step of detaching the end effector from the elongated member.

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ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY INC4545 CREEK ROAD CINCINNATI OH 45242

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Stokes, Michael J Cincinnati, US 254 49873
Zeiner, Mark S Mason, US 269 83922

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