Patent ID: 7559946
Filing Date: 2009-07-14
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for insertion into a body lumen, said apparatus comprising: an elongate member having proximal and distal ends, said distal end being insertable into the body lumen; at least one clamping arm including a first end having a pivotal connection with said distal end of said elongate member, said pivotal connection providing pivotal movement of said at least one clamping arm relative to said elongate member, said at least one clamping arm extending away from said pivotal connection toward said proximal end of said elongate member; control means for controlling the pivotal movement of said at least one clamping arm relative to said elongate member, said control means being operatively connected with said at least one clamping arm; and a positioning mechanism for supporting said elongate member and facilitating insertion of said elongate member into the body lumen, said positioning mechanism comprising: