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US 12,582,400 B2Granted
Systems, devices, and methods for endoscope or laparoscope magnetic navigation
AssigneeG.I. Windows, Inc.
InventorsShani Mann, Dane T. Seddon, Roman I. Kats
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Abstract
Various embodiments incorporate an “end effector” in a magnetic anastomosis device system. The end effector is located between the handle of an endoscope or laparoscope and the distal end of the catheter. The end effector engages with and secures the magnetic anastomosis device assembly within a body lumen. The end effector is able to hold a magnetic device or devices with a tensile strength of 0-10 lbs. The end effector is small enough that two instruments of 1.8 mm diameter or smaller may be placed in a 3.7 mm working channel of an endoscope.
Claims17
A system comprising:
- a catheter;
- a first cord having a proximal end and a distal end configured to fit within the catheter;
- a first ferrule at the distal end of the first cord;
- a second cord having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end and the proximal end configured to engage a magnetic anastomosis device, the second cord having a portion in which the second cord is bent substantially 180° back toward the distal end, the portion configured to fit within the catheter and including a second ferrule configured to contact the first cord within the catheter.
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