Patent ID: 8057494
Filing Date: 2011-11-15
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A device for tissue reconfiguration, comprising: an elongate member having first and second opposable tissue retrieving members disposed on a distal portion thereof, the opposable tissue retrieving members being configured to receive tissue therebetween; at least one vacuum suction member disposed on at least one of the opposable tissue retrieving members and configured to retrieve a portion of tissue to be reconfigured using negative pressure and to position the portion of tissue between the opposable tissue retrieving members; and a fastener delivery member disposed on one of the opposable tissue retrieving members and configured to deliver a fastener into a portion of tissue positioned between the opposable tissue retrieving members to reconfigure the portion of tissue; wherein the opposable tissue retrieving members are movable relative to a proximal portion of the elongate member between an open, grasping configuration and a closed, fastening configuration.