Patent ID: 8197504
Filing Date: 2012-06-12
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A device for safely penetrating the tissue of a gastric wall comprising: a tissue puncture assembly including a suction device in the form of a cup with suction ports therein and an open distal end, the cup including a first suction cup arm and a second suction cup arm, the first suction cup arm and the second suction cup arm being pivotally mounted for movement between an open configuration and a closed configuration, wherein the first suction cup arm and the second suction cup arm constitute respective halves of the cup such that when brought together in the closed configuration the first suction cup arm and the second suction cup arm define a closed U-shaped cup with the open distal end; and a needle surrounded by the cup and extending through the cup toward the open distal end.