Patent ID: 8439898
Filing Date: 2013-05-14
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for endoscopically manipulating tissue comprising: an elongated flexible shaft extending from a handle, with a lumen extending through the elongated flexible shaft; an end effector located at or near a distal of the elongated flexible shaft, the end effector including first and second members adapted to hold tissue; a needle deployment assembly having a needle movable out of a distal end of the lumen, and a needle launch button linked to the needle and supported on the handle; with the handle having a housing, a handle body pivotally attached to the housing, a handle lock mechanism for holding the handle body in a fixed position, and a handle stop member pivotally attached to the housing, the handle stop member pivotal via movement of the needle launch button from a first position wherein the handle stop member prevents the handle body from moving toward the housing, and a second position wherein the handle stop member allows the handle body to move toward the housing to release the handle lock mechanism.