Patent ID: 9144428
Filing Date: 2015-09-29
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for treating tissue by applying a force to the tissue, the apparatus comprising: a deployable segment having proximal and distal regions, and a main body extending therebetween; a loop member formed at the distal region of the deployable segment, the loop member defining an opening that is adjustable in size; a cannula having a bore extending therethrough, wherein the cannula is dimensioned to circumferentially surround at least a portion of the main body at a location proximal to the loop member; and a spring member disposed between the cannula and the loop member, the spring member having proximal and distal ends, and dimensioned to circumferentially surround at least a portion of the main body, wherein the proximal end of the spring member is affixed to the cannula, and wherein the distal end of the spring member is movable to apply a compressive force to adjust the size of the opening of the loop member and compress tissue disposed within the opening of the loop member, wherein the distal end of the spring member moves distally to cause the loop member to close.