Patent ID: 6610070
Filing Date: 2003-08-26
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 adapted to be coupled to an endoscope to a distal end, the supporting structure comprising:a rigid 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 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; and position fixing means defining a distal-most point of penetration of a distal end of an endoscope received in the channel distally of a proximal-most one of the ligating bands.