Endoscopic plication device and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9254132
APP PUB NO 20130098967A1
SERIAL NO

13710439

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In a method of stapling layers of tissue within a body cavity, an engaging instrument is passed between a stapler cartridge and anvil and used to engage a region of tissue. The engaging instrument is retracted to move the engaged tissue into the stapling position, and driving staples from the cartridge through at least two layers of the engaged tissue. The method and associated system may be used to form plications in body tissue, such as stomach wall tissue. Staples simultaneously driven through tissue may simultaneously capture a reinforcing elements positioned adjacent the cartridge and/or anvil prior to stapling.

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  • BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cole, David San Mateo, US 155 12432
Crews, Samuel Palo Alto, US 13 1998
Smith, Andrew San Francisco, US 291 13446
Swope, Brett San Francisco, US 9 2612

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