Patent ID: 6695867
Filing Date: 2004-02-24
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An apparatus for delivering a closure device, comprising:an elongate member comprising proximal and distal ends defining a longitudinal axis therebetween, and an outer surface extending between the proximal and distal ends; a hub on the proximal end of the elongate member, the hub comprising one or more spacers spaced away from the outer surface of the elongate member; a closure element comprising a generally annular-shaped body comprising proximal and distal ends and a plurality of tissue engaging portions extending from the distal end, the proximal end being held away from the outer surface of the elongate member by the one or more spacers; and an actuator assembly comprising an elongate actuator member slidable between the one or more spacers and the outer surface of the elongate member, the actuator member comprising one or more protrusions for engaging the closure element, whereby distal movement of the actuator member advances the closure element towards the distal end of the elongate member.