Patent ID: 7896893
Filing Date: 2011-03-01
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A tissue shaping instrument, comprising: an elongated member having a distal effector portion and a proximal controlling portion, the elongated member being of adjustable length to enable an operator to access an interior of a hollow organ of a subject with the distal effector portion while the proximal controlling portion remains outside of the subject; a first tissue engaging device disposed on the distal effector portion of the elongated member and operably connected to the proximal controlling portion, the first tissue engaging device being structured for releasably engaging at least the inner surface of the hollow organ; and a second tissue engaging device also disposed on the distal effector portion of the elongated member and operably connected to the proximal controlling portion, the second tissue engaging device comprising opposed articulable arms with a tissue piercing element disposed at a distal end of at least one said arm, said articulable arms each configured for releasably engaging the interior of the hollow organ, with said second tissue engaging device being movable relative to the first tissue engaging device and hingedly pivotable relative to a long-axis of the elongated member, wherein the proximal controlling portion of the elongated member is structured to actuate the tissue engaging devices.