TISSUE GRIPPING DEVICE
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Jun 9, 2016
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Jun 18, 2014
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Jun 18, 2014
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The present disclosure provides a tissue gripping device. The device comprises a head with contact face attachable to the distal end of at least one hollow member. The contact face has one or more openings in flow communication with a suction device though the at least one hollow member wherein a negative pressure gradient can be applied across the one or more openings to allow the head to grasp tissue. The device may comprise flexible members to facilitate the navigation of internal organs. Additionally, the head can have one or more tool holes. The tool hole can house an ejecting surgical clip for medical procedure. The device may further be attachable to a sensor or another medical device. The grasping allows fixation and manipulation of tissue, traversal of the small intestine, and counter traction for tool insertion.
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