Patent ID: 6059798
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A supporting structure for a ligating band dispensing device, the supporting structure extending substantially along a longitudinal axis thereof from a proximal end which is adapted to be coupled to an endoscope to a distal end, the supporting structure comprising:a rigid substantially cylindrical outer support surface, a distal portion of which extends proximally from the distal end of the supporting structure to a distal-most ligating band receiving area, at least the distal portion being substantially transparent;a plurality of elastic ligating bands received around a ligating band receiving portion of the support surface, the ligating band receiving portion of the support surface extending proximally from the distal-most ligating band receiving area;a channel extending axially through the supporting structure from the distal end to the proximal end; andan abutting surface projecting into the channel to define a distal-most point of penetration of an endoscope received therein, wherein the abutting surface is positioned along the longitudinal axis distally of a proximal-most one of the ligating bands so that a distal end of an endoscope abutting the abutting surface will be received distally of the proximal-most ligating band.