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7371242 Three pronged lever-action castration tool  
An easily operated castrating tool that allows placement of an improved continuous elastic band for ligation and removal of an appendage. The present invention includes a tool that allows such...
7220121 Ligature dispenser  
A ligature dispenser includes a tubular finger housing with expandable fingers at a distal end. A spreader rod passing through the tubular finger housing causes the expandable fingers to expand a...
7214231 Distal end for ligating band dispenser  
A supporting structure for a ligating band dispensing device adapted to be coupled to a distal end of an endoscope comprises a rigid substantially cylindrical, transparent outer support surface...
7189247 Endoscopic band ligator  
The present invention provides a ligating band dispenser that is mounted on the distal end of an endoscope. The ligator is configured to deliver multiple ligating bands to a plurality of internal...
7166115 Ligation treating apparatus  
A ligation treating apparatus including plurality of ligation rings aligned and held in a cylinder portion which is formed by an inner cylindrical portion and an outer cylindrical portion. A piston...
7144400 Gastric band introduction device  
A surgical tool for safely introducing a gastric band into a patient's abdomen is provided. The instrument includes an inner rod slidably and coaxially disposed within a support tube. The inner rod...
7063709 Ligating band dispenser with transverse ridge profile  
An improved distal end for a ligating band dispenser having a transverse groove or ridge profile that promotes rolling of the bands. In one embodiment, the ligating bands and the transverse grooves...
7060076 System, method, and apparatus for accurately deploying particular medical appliances at a target site  
The present invention regards system and apparatus for selectively and accurately deploying one or more sequentially positioned medical appliances from a portable medical device. The apparatus...
7037314 Multiple band ligator and anoscope system and method for using same  
A hemorrhoidal ligator and anoscope system used to facilitate ligation of internal hemorrhoids. The ligating device consists of head, shaft and firing handle assemblies and is capable of storing...
6974466 Ligating band delivery apparatus  
A apparatus is disclosed that is adapted for delivery of a multiplicity of pre-loaded ligating bands within patient, such as to treat hemorrhoidal tissue. The apparatus comprises a delivery member...
6896682 Method and system for internal ligation of tubular structures  
A surgical device for performing internal ligation of a fallopian tube or other tubular anatomical structure, by application of one or more ligating bands to a folded portion of the wall of the...
6746459 End-to-side blood vessel anastomosis method and instruments therefor  
A method of end-to-side anastomosis of blood vessels for connecting a side portion of a first blood vessel to an end portion of a second blood vessel involves holding a first site on the side...
6730101 Endoscopic ligating apparatus  
An endoscopic ligating apparatus is provided that can be used to dispense multiple ligating bands or rings about several lesions. In one embodiment, a barrel supporting a plurality of bands...
6685713 Endoscopic ligating apparatus  
An endoscopic ligating apparatus is provided that can be used to dispense multiple ligating bands or rings about several lesions. In one embodiment, a barrel supporting a plurality of bands...
6632228 System, method, and apparatus for accurately deploying particular medical appliances at a target site  
The present invention regards system, method, and apparatus for selectively and accurately deploying one or more sequentially positioned medical appliances from a portable medical device. An...
6613060 Textured ligating band  
An elastic band for ligating tissue within a living body comprises an inner tissue engaging surface which, when in an operative position within the body, surrounds and directly contacts the tissue....
6610070 Distal end for ligating band dispenser  
A supporting structure for a ligating band dispensing device adapted to be coupled to a distal end of an endoscope comprises a rigid substantially cylindrical, transparent outer support surface...
6565578 Channel mounted activating mechanism for an endoscopic ligator  
An activating mechanism for activating an endoscopic ligator is disclosed. The activating mechanism includes a mounting member, a spool, and a line. The mounting member has a passage and is adapted...
6547798 Ring applicator and method for applying elastic rings to anatomical tissue structures  
A ring applicator for applying elastic rings to anatomical tissue during surgical procedures includes an inner member with a forceps movably disposed within a middle tubular member having a distal...
6527784 Textured ligating band and method of use of same  
An elastic band for ligating tissue within a living body comprises an inner tissue engaging surface which, when in an operative position within the body, surrounds and directly contacts the tissue....
6482213 Rubber band stretcher  
An apparatus including a serrated cone for interoperation with a loader. The cone includes a conical ramp portion, a cylindrical base portion, and at least one fin slot. The ramp portion defines a...
6464708 Continuous ligation kit  
A fluid circuit connects a pressure applying portion ( 17, 20 ) and a distal device ( 1 ) to charge fluid into the distal device ( 1 ). The fluid circuit includes a controller ( 10, 11 ) to control...
6464685 Endoscopic ligation kit  
An endoscopic ligation kit including an inner cylinder, an outer cylinder having at least two step portions of diminishing outer radii formed on the outer periphery of its distal end portion, and a...
6436108 Movable ligating band dispenser  
A ligating band dispenser capable of retraction during movement and exploration to offer an improved field of view for an image sensing device of a hosting endoscope as well as extension to...
6409737 Ligating band with rounded edges and method of use of same  
An improved elastic band for ligating tissue within a living body comprises a central opening defining an axis. A first curved edge is formed between a first surface extending substantially...
6325809 Speedband intubation plug  
The present invention is directed to a plug for insertion into a distal end of a ligating unit including an aspiration cylinder coupled to a distal end of an endoscope. The plug comprises a...
6280452 Balloon actuated ligating band dispenser  
A ligating band dispenser includes a cylindrical inner sleeve and at least a partially encompassing balloon, where the inner sleeve supports one or more expanded ligating bands external to the...
6152936 Surgical loop delivery device  
A surgical loop delivery device is disclosed in parent disclosures Ser. No. 09/071,811 and U.S. Pat. No. 5,766,217. This device is improved to permit tissue targets larger than the device to be...
6149659 Endoscopic ligating apparatus  
An endoscopic ligating apparatus is provided that can be used percutaneuously to dispense multiple ligating bands or rings about several lesions. In one embodiment, a barrel supporting a plurality...
6136009 Ligating band dispenser  
A ligating band dispenser has a first sleeve, to store one or more ligating bands, and a second member, which at least partially extends about and is movable relative to the first sleeve. The...
6099535 Hydraulically actuated multiband ligator  
A hydraulically multiple ligating band dispenser comprising a body whose distal portion is adapted to support the elastic ligating bands. A tissue contacting surface is disposed surrounding and...
6066145 Multi-ligator device that generates a signal when a ligation ring is released  
A multi-ligator device that provides a signal to an operator indicating the release of a ligation ring from the ligator head. Thus, greatly simplifying the use of mechanically decoupled...
6059798 Distal end for ligating band dispenser  
A supporting structure for a ligating band dispensing device adapted to be coupled to a distal end of an endoscope comprises a rigid substantially cylindrical, transparent outer support surface...
6059797 Self-disposing ligating band dispenser  
A self-disposing ligating band dispenser is formed of a member having predisposed windings, where the windings form a surface to support one or more expanded ligating bands. The wound member has a...
6051003 Combined multiple ligating band dispenser and sclerotherapy needle instrument  
A ligating band dispenser for dispensing a plurality of ligating bands individually during a sequence of operations for a ligating instrument. Interfitted housing and piston segments support a...
RE36629 Multiple ligating band dispenser  
Apparatus for dispensing a plurality of ligating bands individually and sequentially. A support, attached to the distal end of an endoscope, carries the plurality of ligating bands at axially...
6042591 Movable ligating band dispenser and method  
A ligating band dispenser capable of retraction during movement and exploration to offer an unimpaired field of view for an image sensing device of a hosting endoscope as well as extension to...
6007551 Endoscopic ligating apparatus  
An endoscopic ligating apparatus is provided that can be used percutaneuously to dispense multiple ligating bands or rings about several lesions. In one embodiment, a barrel supporting a plurality...
5980537 Ligation device for endoscope  
A ligation device includes (1) a flexible outer tube which can be inserted through a channel of an insertion tube of the endoscope, (2) a flexible inner tube provided in the outer tube, (3) a ring...
5976158 Method of using a textured ligating band  
An elastic band for ligating tissue within a living body comprises an inner tissue engaging surface which, when in an operative position within the body, surrounds and directly contacts the tissue....
5972002 Apparatus and method for surgical ligation  
A medical instrument for ligation of tissue and anatomical structures, including fallopian tubes comprises at least two slideable shafts concentrically disposed relative to each other. A first...
5968056 Device and method for severing lesions  
A system for severing lesions within a living body includes a housing defining an interior tissue receiving chamber is coupled to the distal end of an endoscope. At least one snare extends around...
5951460 Non-invasive penile erection device  
The present invention relates to a non-invasive penile erection device having a constrictor ring designed to fit against the base of a male genital or penis, and a diaphragm seal that forms a...
5921993 Methods of endoscopic tubal ligation  
A method of endoscopic tubal ligation includes the steps of introducing a distal end of an instrument assembly at an internal operative site through a small size port, visualizing the internal...
5913865 Distal end for ligating band dispenser  
A supporting structure for a ligating band dispensing device adapted to be coupled to a distal end of an endoscope comprises a substantially cylindrical outer support surface adapted to receive a...
5857585 Ligating band dispenser  
A ligating band dispenser for attachment to the distal end of a ligating device having proximal and distal ends with a lumen extending therebetween and being adapted for supporting a plurality of...
5853416 Distal end for ligating band dispenser  
A supporting structure for a ligating band dispensing device adapted to be coupled to a distal end-of an endoscope comprises a rigid substantially cylindrical, transparent outer support surface...
5830231 Handle and actuating mechanism for surgical instruments  
This invention relates to surgical tools and more specifically to a modular handle and modular actuating mechanism for a group of working tips or tools, such as scissors, forceps and clamps used in...
5810845 Ligating instrument with multiple loop ligature supply and methods therefor  
A ligating instrument includes an instrument body and a ligature supply disposed in the instrument body. The ligature supply includes a plurality of preformed, contractible ligature loops of...
5797958 Endoscopic grasping instrument with scissors  
A multifunctional endoscopic instrument for use in performing endoscopic procedures within an anatomical cavity includes a handle and an elongate tubular member having a proximal end coupled with...
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