Patent ID: 7794474
Filing Date: 2010-09-14
Classification: A61B,A61F,A61M

Abstract:
1. A flexible shaft stapling device comprising: a generally elongated flexible shaft having a longitudinal axis, proximal and distal ends, and an exterior surface; an actuator located at the proximal end of said flexible shaft; a guidewire entry port located at the proximal end of said flexible shaft; a guidewire exit port located at the distal end of said flexible shaft; a retractable housing having proximal and distal ends and being slidably located at and at least partially surrounding the distal end of the flexible shaft; a staple holding member within the retractable housing at the distal end of said flexible shaft, said staple holding member being adapted for releasably holding at least one staple; and a stapler closer within the retractable housing and operatively connected to the actuator for closing a staple, wherein the retractable housing is capable of being retracted proximally along the longitudinal axis over the exterior surface of the flexible shaft to expose the staple holding member and wherein said staple closer and said staple holding member are operatively connected to the actuator so as to close and release a staple.