A61B2017/00269

SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING MEDICAL PROCEDURES IN THE INTESTINE

A method for performing a medical procedure in an intestine of a patient is provided. The method comprises providing a system comprising: a catheter for insertion into the intestine, the catheter comprising: an elongate shaft comprising a distal portion; and a functional assembly positioned on the shaft distal portion and comprising at least one treatment element. The catheter is introduced into the patient, and target tissue is treated with the at least one treatment element. The target tissue comprises mucosal tissue of the small intestine, and the medical procedure can be configured to treat polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

INJECTION TOOL FOR ENDOSCOPE
20220183719 · 2022-06-16 ·

An endoscope injection tool includes a needle body in a distal end of an elongated hollow inner tube, an elongated hollow outer tube allowing the inner tube to be insert longitudinally, an operation unit having an operation unit body attached to the proximal end of the outer tube and slider inserted in lumen of the operation unit body and moved longitudinally with the inner tube, and an inner guide, the outer tube has an expanded stopper in a base end for locking to a reduced diameter portion of the operation unit body when inserted from the proximal end of the operation unit body, the inner guide has a contact portion bringing the stopper of the outer tube into contact with the reduced diameter portion of the operation unit body so as to fix. The outer tube can be easily assembled and the needle body's protruded state can be easily determined.

DEVICE, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR GRASPING TISSUE AT A MUSCULAR LEVEL

A tissue repair device, system, and method for grasping tissue, such as to repair the tissue (e.g., a defect in tissue), by anchoring a tissue-penetrating arm along a first location along the tissue, moving the anchored tissue-penetrating arm to a second location along the tissue, and grasping tissue at the second location with a tissue-grasping arm. The tissue-penetrating arm remains in a substantially axial straight configuration to facilitate tissue penetration. The tissue-grasping arm is movable towards and away from the tissue-penetrating arm to grasp tissue and hold the grasped tissue between the tissue-grasping arm and the tissue-penetrating arm. The tissue repair device may be left in place holding the tissue in the grasped configuration.

ENDOSCOPIC SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING IN VIVO PROCEDURES
20220175228 · 2022-06-09 ·

Example embodiments relate to endoscopic systems. The system includes first and second main bodies. First main body includes first end section, which includes a first anchor assembly and first proximal portion. First anchor assembly includes first and second expandable members and first negative pressure opening. First and second expandable members are each configured to transition between a non-expanded configuration and an expanded configuration. First negative pressure opening is configured to apply negative pressure. First proximal portion is secured to the first anchor assembly. First proximal portion includes a bendable portion configured to selectively move the first anchor assembly in a plurality of directions. Second main body includes first and second end sections and main cavity. First end section of second main body includes a second anchor assembly, which includes third and fourth expandable members and second negative pressure opening. Second negative pressure opening is configured to apply a negative pressure.

Systems and methods for endoscopic submucosal dissection using magnetically attachable clips

An endoscopic surgical instrument deploys a hemostatic clip during endoscopic submucosal resection. The hemostatic clip has an elongated collar configured to be detachably coupled to a shaft of the surgical instrument, a pair of jaws received in the collar, and a magnet coupled to the jaws.

Full-circumferential tissue resectioning

Apparatuses, devices, and methods for performing endoscopic tissue resectioning in the gastrointestinal tract are disclosed. In some embodiments, a tissue resectioning device may include first and second scaffolds each arranged in a tubular configuration. The tissue resectioning device may further include a hook tool engageable with the first scaffold and/or the second scaffold to bias the scaffolds to engage a target section of tissue between the first scaffold and the second scaffold. The hook tool may also engage the section of tissue to pull the section of tissue into the path of a cutting edge of each of the first and second scaffolds. In some embodiments, the tissue resectioning device is provided over a scope, which extends within a lumen of an overtube.

Multi-lumen-catheter retractor system for a minimally-invasive, operative gastrointestinal treatment

Improved methods and devices for performing an endoscopic surgery are provided. Systems are taught for operatively treating gastrointestinal disorders endoscopically in a stable, yet dynamic operative environment, and in a minimally-invasive manner. Such systems include, for example, an endoscopic surgical suite. The surgical suite can have a reversibly-expandable retractor that expands to provide a stable, operative environment within a subject. The expansion can be asymmetric around a stabilizer subsystem to maximize space for a tool and an endoscope to each be maneuvered independently to visualize a target tissue and treat the target tissue from outside the patient in a minimally invasive manner.

ENDOLUMINAL DEVICE WITH RETRACTOR SYSTEM

Improved methods and devices for performing an endoscopic surgery are provided. Systems are taught for operatively treating gastrointestinal disorders endoscopically in a stable, yet dynamic operative environment, and in a minimally-invasive manner. Such systems include, for example, an endoscopic surgical suite. The surgical suite can have a reversibly-expandable retractor that expands to provide a stable, operative environment within a subject. The expansion can be asymmetric around a stabilizer subsystem to maximize space for a tool and an endoscope to each be maneuvered independently to visualize a target tissue and treat the target tissue from outside the patient in a minimally invasive manner.

TREATMENT TOOL FOR ENDOSCOPE

A treatment tool for an endoscope includes a transmitting part that transmits an operation of an operating part to a grip part and a bendable part of a distal end part. The transmitting part has a first transmitting member hat is moved to an operating part side based on the operation of the operating part and closes the grip part and a second transmitting member that is moved to the operating part side based on the operation of the operating part and bends the bendable part. In response to the operation of the operating part, first, the first transmitting member is moved to the operating part side, and the second transmitting member is moved to the operating part side after the start of the movement of the first transmitting member.

Clip devices, systems, and methods for engaging tissue

The present disclosure relates to compression clips, and more specifically, to compression clips delivered to a target site through an endoscope for use in tissue resection, for example, within the gastrointestinal tract. In examples, clips are configured to be actuatable in response to a compressive force to transition between an open configuration and a closed configuration. In an embodiment, a tissue clipping device may include a first member with a plurality of arms. Each of the arms may extend from a first end to a second end, and the first end of each arm may be received within the first member. The arms may be movable between the open configuration and the closed configuration. A second member may be slidably disposed with respect to the first member.