Patent ID: 8403838
Filing Date: 2013-03-26
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method of manipulating tissue within a stomach, comprising: inserting a therapeutic device transorally into the stomach, the therapeutic device having an elongated body with a proximal end and a distal end, a working element disposed adjacent the distal end of the elongated body, and a vacuum pod disposed near the distal end of the elongated body, and the therapeutic device being inserted transorally into the stomach with the vacuum pod in a first position relative to the working element; with the vacuum pod in the first position, acquiring tissue at a target area within the stomach with the vacuum pod via a vacuum; and after acquiring the tissue, translating the vacuum pod distally relative to the working element and relative to the elongated body from the first position to a second, different position relative to the working element to manipulate the tissue within the stomach, wherein the vacuum pod is translated along a longitudinal axis of the elongated body to manipulate the tissue at the target area.