Patent ID: 9095416
Filing Date: 2015-08-04
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A device combining a positioning device for positioning an implantable device within a natural bodily lumen with the implantable device, comprising: an endoscope defining a lumen, the endoscope providing an outer tube of the positioning device; an inner tube defining a lumen and adapted for insertion into the endoscope; an elongated member having a proximal end and a distal end, the elongated member slidably disposed within the lumen of the inner tube; a grasper disposed at the distal end of the elongated member, adapted to engage the implantable device to collapse at least a portion of the implantable device when operated; an atraumatic flared retrieval hood attached to and fitting over the distal end of the endoscope; and the implantable device, wherein the implantable device comprises: at least a proximal portion of the anchor being captured within the retrieval hood.