Patent ID: 8075559
Filing Date: 2011-12-13
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for treating tissue, comprising: an elongated body having a distal end and a proximal end; a first loop member at the distal end of the elongated body; a second loop member at the distal end of the elongated body; a cutter moveable relative to the first and second loop members between a first position and a second position, wherein the cutter is configured to cut tissue and to traverse a region between the first and second loop members during movement between the first and second positions; and an actuator coupled to the cutter for controlling movement of the cutter; wherein the second loop member is spaced from the first loop member, and intersects an area confined by the first loop member; and wherein the cutter is positionable to a location that is intermediate the first and second loop members.