Apparatus and methods for engaging tissue

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9282965
APP PUB NO 20090287244A1
SERIAL NO

12122603

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An engaging element for engaging tissue is described. The engaging element may include a first member including at least one tissue engaging portion and a second member including at least one tissue engaging portion. The second member may be pivotally connected to the first member. The engaging element includes a locking mechanism operatively associated with the first and second member. The locking mechanism may be configured to inhibit the relative motion of the first and said second member. An engaging system for engaging tissue is described. The engaging system may include an engaging element for engaging tissue, a first member having at least one tissue engaging portion, and/or a second member including at least one tissue engaging portion. A method for engaging tissue is described. The method may include positioning an engaging element relative to an engaging element delivery device and/or to a portion of tissue.

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  • ABBOTT LABORATORIES

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kokish, Arkady Los Gatos, US 62 3384

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