Patent ID: 8728095

Claim:
An instrument for fastening tissue within a body, comprising: an elongated tube having a proximal end for extending outside of the body and a distal end for positioning proximate the tissue; a distal member configured to fold the tissue together, the distal member comprising: a first member having a proximal end coupled to the distal end of the tube; and a second member pivotably coupled to the distal end of the first member, wherein the first and second members are configured to install at least one fastener; and a grasper coupled to at least one of the first member and the second member and movable relative to the second member, wherein the second member is pivotable between an open position for receiving tissue and a closed position for folding tissue therebetween, and wherein the grasper is configured to project outward from at least one of the first member and the second member when in the open position.