US20120071900A1 - Methods for reduction of gastric lumen - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to methods and apparatus for reducing the effective cross-sectional area of a gastro-intestinal (“GI”) lumen.
- GI gastro-intestinal
- Morbid obesity is a serious medical condition pervasive in the United States and other countries. Its complications include hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, multiple orthopedic problems and pulmonary insufficiency with markedly decreased life expectancy.
- the anchors may have any of a variety of configurations employing radially expanding sleeves or struts.
- One aspect of the present invention involves a method of delivering an anchor for use in a gastric reduction system for reducing the cross-sectional area of a gastrointestinal lumen.
- a preliminary step involves providing a delivery catheter including a needle translatably disposed therein, a stabilization device attached to a distal end of the delivery catheter and one or more anchors disposed within the needle.
- Subsequent steps include advancing the delivery into the gastrointestinal lumen, attaching the stabilization device to a tissue wall of the gastrointestinal lumen, pushing the needle through the tissue wall and ejecting an anchor from a distal tip of the needle.
- the method may further include the steps of providing an endoscope translatably disposed within the delivery catheter to provide visual guidance during anchor delivery.
- a preliminary step involves providing a delivery catheter including a needle translatably disposed therein, one or more anchors disposed within the needle and a suture coupled to each anchor.
- Subsequent steps include advancing the delivery catheter into the gastrointestinal lumen, pushing the needle through the tissue wall, ejecting an anchor from a distal tip of the needle through the tissue wall, pushing the needle through an opposing tissue wall, ejecting an anchor from a distal tip of the needle through the opposing tissue wall and approximating the tissue walls by applying tension to the sutures.
- the method may further include the steps of providing a stabilization device disposed from a distal end of the delivery catheter and engaging the stabilization device to the tissue wall before pushing the needle through the tissue wall.
- the stabilization device comprises a coil that is screwed into the tissue wall to stabilize the tissue during anchor delivery.
- the step of approximating the tissue walls may include the steps of providing a fastener for maintaining tension in the sutures, threading the sutures through the fastener and crimping the fastener to maintain the tension in the sutures.
- the method may further include the step of cutting unneeded lengths of the sutures.
- a further aspect of the present invention involves a method of creating a gastrointestinal tissue fold including the preliminary step of providing a delivery catheter including a translatable curved needle, an anchor disposed within the needle and a suture coupled to the anchor. Subsequent steps involve pushing the needle through the tissue wall at a first location such that the needle curves around and punctures the tissue wall at a second location, ejecting the anchor from the curved needle and tensioning the suture to create the tissue fold.
- the method may also include the steps of providing a second anchor including a suture coupled thereto, creating a second tissue fold on an opposing tissue wall and approximating the tissue folds by applying tension to the sutures.
- An additional aspect of the present invention involves a method of creating a gastrointestinal tissue fold including the preliminary step of providing a delivery catheter including a translatable needle, a jaw assembly, an anchor disposed within the needle and a suture coupled to the anchor. Subsequent steps involve grabbing and pulling a tissue wall of the gastrointestinal lumen using the jaw assembly to create a tissue fold, pushing the needle through the tissue fold, ejecting the anchor from the needle and maintaining the tissue fold by applying tension to the suture.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an illustrative delivery catheter for use with the gastric reduction methods of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a side-sectional view of the delivery catheter of FIG. 1 , loaded with an anchor of the present invention, penetrating a GI tissue wall of a patient;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the handle of the catheter of FIGS. 1 and 2 ;
- FIGS. 4A and 4B are views of one preferred embodiment of an anchor of the present invention in the reduced delivery state
- FIGS. 5A-5C are side views depicting transmural implantation of the anchor assembly of FIGS. 4A-4B ;
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a fastener suitable for use with the anchors of the present invention.
- FIGS. 7A-7E are cross-sectional views depicting methods of using the gastric reduction system of the present invention.
- FIGS. 8A-8H are cross-sectional views depicting a preferred method of using the gastric reduction system of the present invention.
- FIGS. 9A-9C are perspective views of an alternative delivery catheter featuring a curved needle according to the present invention.
- FIGS. 10A-10D are cross-sectional views depicting another method of forming a gastrointestinal fold according to the present invention.
- FIGS. 11-14 are side-sectional views of alternative methods of the present invention for approximating gastrointestinal tissue
- FIG. 15 is a side-sectional view of teethed suture suitable for use with the fastener of FIG. 6 ;
- FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of an alternative fastener of the present invention.
- FIGS. 17A and 17E are, respectively, perspective and cross-sectional views of further alternative fasteners constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
- gastric reduction apparatus 10 enables a clinician to treat obesity by approximating the walls of a gastro-intestinal lumen to narrow the lumen, thus reducing the area for absorption in the stomach or intestines.
- Gastric reduction system 10 comprises anchor delivery catheter 11 , anchor 22 , and optionally, suture tensioning assembly 50 . The structure and operation of each of these components are described separately below.
- Delivery catheter 11 comprises elongate torqueable tube 14 having lumen 15 and needle 16 disposed for translation within lumen 15 .
- Torqueable tube 14 preferably is formed of braided stainless steel wire having TEFLON coating 17 .
- Needle 16 includes lumen 18 and non-coring distal tip 19 that facilitates penetration of tissue wall W. Needle 16 preferably is configured to penetrate tissue wall W so that the tissue anchor, described below, may employ a substantially atraumatic distal tip.
- Push rod 21 is disposed for translation within lumen 18 , and is configured to eject anchor 22 (see FIG. 2 ) out of distal end 23 of the delivery catheter and through tissue wall W.
- one or more sutures 43 are attached to anchor 22 , and extend through lumen 18 of needle 16 so that the proximal ends of the sutures 43 extend out of the mouth of the patient.
- delivery catheter 11 preferably includes a stabilization device in the form of coil 24 that may be engaged to tissue wall W to stabilize distal end 23 of delivery catheter 11 against the tissue during actuation of needle 16 .
- Coil 24 preferably is attached at one end to distal end 23 of catheter 11 and terminates at the other end in sharpened tip 25 .
- coil 24 and needle are coaxial such that coil 24 defines a central passage that permits needle 16 to be reciprocated therethrough.
- Handle 30 for controlling operation of delivery catheter 11 is described.
- Handle 30 comprises proximal portion 31 and distal portion 32 .
- Distal portion 32 is coupled to elongate tube 14 so that rotation of knob 35 rotates coil 24 to engage wall W of the gastrointestinal tissue, as illustrated in FIG. 2 .
- Handle 30 further comprises slider buttons 36 and 37 for imparting translational movement to needle 16 and push rod 21 , respectively.
- slider button 36 is actuated to urge needle 16 distally to pass through coil 24 and penetrate wall W.
- slider button 37 is actuated urge push rod 21 distally, thus ejecting anchor 22 from needle 16 on the distal side of tissue wall W.
- slider buttons 36 and 37 are retracted in the proximal direction to retract the needle and push rod back within elongate tube 14 .
- Knob 35 may then be rotated in the opposite direction to release its engagement with tissue wall W.
- Anchor 22 comprises braided sleeve 40 coupled to proximal bushing 41 and distal bushing 42 .
- One or more sutures 43 are coupled to distal bushing 42 and extend through bushing 41 .
- Proximal bushing 41 may slide along the suture(s) relative to the distal bushing 42 , so that braided sleeve expands radially outward. Accordingly, after anchor 22 is disposed through a tissue wall (as depicted in FIG. 2 ), application of tension to the sutures causes the anchor to transition from an elongate reduced delivery profile ( FIG. 4 a ) to an expanded, substantially disk-shaped deployed profile ( FIG. 4B ).
- Braided sleeve 40 preferably comprises a highly porous, compliant and high strength material composed of numerous individual monofilament elements. Suitable materials for the monofilament elements include polyester, nylon, TEFLON, polypropylene and combinations thereof. Braided sleeve 40 also may be formed from a shape memory metal, such as a Nickel-Titanium alloy.
- the porous braid structure may promote an easily and uniformly absorbable structure for use in applications in which anchor 22 is not intended for permanent implantation. Conversely, the porous braid structure may promote tissue growth to enhance anchoring in applications in which anchor 22 is designed for permanent implantation.
- Anchor 22 may be made by thermo-forming two ends of a short length of braided sleeve to form proximal and distal bushings 41 and 42 .
- separate bushings may be glued, over-molded, soldered or welded onto the ends of a length of braided sleeve.
- Suture(s) 43 may be attached to distal bushing 42 at a fixture point comprising, for example, one or more holes 46 formed in the distal bushing.
- the sutures may be attached using an eyelet, adhesive or other suitable fastener.
- FIGS. 5A-5C depict deployment of anchor 22 from the reduced delivery profile to the expanded deployed profile.
- anchor 22 has been forced through tissue wall W, illustratively the stomach wall, via needle lumen 18 .
- tissue wall W illustratively the stomach wall
- anchor 22 is left disposed through tissue wall W with untensioned sutures 43 extending into the patient's stomach S.
- Sutures 43 pass through the esophagus and extend from the patient's mouth where they may be manipulated by the clinician.
- FIG. 5B sutures 43 are shown partially tensioned, so that proximal bushing 41 engages the distal surface of tissue wall W. Because the stomach wall comprises a tough, resilient material, contact between the expanded braided sleeve and distal surface of the tissue wall causes the braided sleeve to partially expand, rather than slip back into the stomach via the track left by needle 16 . When further tension is applied to sutures 43 , distal bushing 42 is approximated toward proximal bushing 41 , thereby causing braided sleeve 40 to expand in the radially to the substantially disk-shaped profile shown in FIG. 5C .
- anchor 22 may be preformed to self-expand to disk-shaped profile to automatically upon ejection from lumen 18 of needle 16 .
- a preset shape may be accomplished by coupling the anchor to a fixture (e.g., a mandrel) and heat setting the braided sleeve in the disk-shaped profile.
- the bushings may be approximated and then retained in close proximity by a fixture, or the shape may be imposed by compressing the braid in a disk-shaped mold.
- the formed anchor and fixture then may be placed into an oven for a predetermined amount of time, and quenched or slowly cooled to room temperature.
- Fastener 54 comprises collar 70 having body 71 and channel 72 through which sutures 43 may freely translate prior to crimping. Once fastener 54 is crimped, sutures 43 are restrained from further translation through channel 72 , thus retaining a desired amount of tension on sutures 43 .
- body 71 may incorporate lining 74 to enhance friction between body 71 and suture 43 , thereby reducing the risk of slippage.
- FIGS. 7A to 7E illustrate the steps of one procedure using gastric reduction system 10 to treat obesity.
- delivery catheter 11 of FIGS. 1-3 is inserted through a patient's mouth, esophagus E and stomach S.
- FIG. 7B depicts a step in the which a pair of anchors 22 have been positioned through opposing tissue walls W of the stomach so that sutures 43 pass from each anchor through esophagus E and extend out of the patient's mouth.
- FIG. 7C depicts a step in which sutures 43 have been threaded through the channel of fastener 54 .
- fastener 54 has not been crimped and may be freely translated along sutures 43 using a push rod. More particularly, tension is maintained in the sutures while push rod 58 is used to urge fastener 54 through patient's mouth and esophagus E and into the stomach.
- FIG. 7D depicts a step in which fastener 54 is moved to a position approximately midway between anchors 22 .
- Push rod 58 then is used to hold the fastener in place while additional tension is applied to the sutures, thereby causing opposing walls W of the stomach to bow inward toward one another.
- FIG. 7E the application of additional tension pulls the opposing tissue walls into proximity with each other, thereby narrowing the cross-sectional area of stomach S.
- fastener 54 is crimped to maintain the tension in sutures 43 .
- the excess length of sutures 43 is cut and removed via the patient's mouth.
- narrowing of stomach S limits the amount of food the patient consumes by providing a feeling of satiety after only a small amount of food is ingested.
- sutures 43 may comprise self-tightening materials that shrink over time, or materials such as nickel titanium or electroactive polymers that are pre-stretched so that the subsequent application of heat or electricity causes the sutures to shorten.
- materials such as nickel titanium or electroactive polymers that are pre-stretched so that the subsequent application of heat or electricity causes the sutures to shorten.
- heat from a radiofrequency device or hot water may be used after the procedure to induce the sutures to tighten.
- Tension may be controlled by the ability of the sutures to tighten to a specific load. Tension also may be maintained by tying a knot or fusing the sutures to each other via application of heat.
- FIGS. 8A to 8E are cross-sectional views of a patient's stomach S that illustrate a preferred method of using gastric reduction system 10 .
- FIG. 8A depicts a step in which guide catheter 60 is advanced through esophagus E and disposed in a proximal portion of stomach S.
- endoscope 62 is advanced through the guide catheter and delivery catheter is positioned within stomach S under the visual guidance provided by endoscope 62 .
- delivery catheter 11 includes needle 16 translatably disposed within lumen 15 , one or more anchors 22 translatably disposed within needle 16 , coil 24 for stabilizing the distal end 23 of delivery catheter 11 against tissue wall W during anchor delivery, push rod 21 configured to eject anchor 22 out of distal end 23 of the delivery catheter and through tissue wall W, and one or more sutures 43 are attached to anchor 22 .
- FIG. 8B depicts a step in which coil 24 is screwed into tissue wall W at a first location W 1 .
- Coil 24 is used to stabilize the delivery catheter during anchor delivery.
- needle 16 is translated distally within delivery catheter 11 such that distal tip 19 travels through tissue wall W.
- push rod 21 is used to eject anchor 22 from distal tip 19 and through tissue wall W.
- coil 24 is screwed into tissue wall W at a second location W 2 and the above-described anchor delivery steps are repeated.
- FIG. 8C after anchor delivery, a suture 43 extends from each anchor 22 , through delivery catheter 11 , and out of the mouth of the patient.
- FIG. 8D depicts a step in which sutures 43 have been threaded through the channel of fastener 54 .
- fastener 54 has not been crimped such that sutures 43 may be freely translated within the fastener channel using push rod 58 .
- Tension is maintained in the sutures while push rod 58 is used to urge fastener 54 through esophagus E and into the stomach S.
- FIG. 8E depicts a step in which fastener 54 is moved to a position approximately midway between anchors 22 .
- Push rod 58 then is used to hold the fastener in place while additional tension is applied to the sutures, thereby causing opposing walls W of the stomach to bow inward toward one another.
- FIG. 8F depicts a step in which the application of additional tension to sutures 43 pulls the opposing tissue walls into proximity with each other, thereby narrowing the cross-sectional area of stomach S.
- FIG. 8G depicts a step in which a pliers assembly 66 is used to crimp fastener 54 and thereby retain sutures 43 under tension.
- Pliers assembly 66 comprises arms 68 arranged to articulate about pivot point 70 .
- Pliers assembly 66 is used to grip and crimp fastener 54 by manipulating an actuator disposed generally at the proximal end of catheter 11 . After crimping fastener 54 , pliers assembly 66 is retracted and scissor assembly 72 is advanced through catheter 11 .
- FIG. 8H depicts a step in which scissors assembly 72 is used to cut unneeded lengths of sutures 43 after fastener 54 has been crimped.
- Scissors assembly 72 comprises blades 74 arranged to articulate about pivot point 76 .
- Scissor assembly 72 is manipulated into cutting position and used to cut the sutures using an actuator disposed generally at the proximal end of catheter 11 .
- the excess length of sutures 43 is removed through the patient's mouth and scissor assembly 72 is retracted through delivery catheter 11 .
- narrowing of stomach S limits the amount of food the patient consumes by providing a feeling of satiety after only a small amount of food is ingested.
- the initial step involves providing delivery catheter 11 comprising coil screw 24 and a translatable curved needle 80 .
- endoscope 82 may be provided to visualize the site and aid in anchor delivery.
- FIG. 9A once coil screw 24 has been screwed into tissue wall W, curved needle 80 is deployed through coil screw 24 such that needle 80 penetrates tissue wall W at first location W 1 .
- needle 80 As needle 80 is deployed from the distal tip of catheter 11 , it curves outwardly such that full deployment results in the needle curving around and penetrating tissue wall W at second location W 2 .
- initial deployment of needle 80 through coil screw 24 causes the needle to penetrate tissue wall (at W 1 ) such that distal tip 84 of the needle moves from first side S 1 of the tissue wall to second side S 1 of the tissue wall.
- needle 80 through coil screw 24 causes the needle to penetrate the tissue wall for a second time (at W 2 ) such that distal tip 152 moves from the second side of the tissue wall back to the first side of the tissue wall.
- anchor assembly 22 is ejected through the needle after distal tip 84 penetrates the tissue wall for the second time. After ejecting anchor assembly 22 , the needle is retracted.
- tensioning of the suture 43 produces fold F in tissue wall W between first location W 1 and second location W 2 .
- the initial step involves providing a delivery catheter 11 comprising translatable needle 16 and deployable jaw assembly 90 .
- Delivery catheter 11 also may include an endoscope to visualize the site and aid in anchor delivery.
- Jaw assembly 90 comprises pair of jaws 92 arranged to rotate about pivot point 94 .
- FIG. 10A depicts a step in which jaw assembly 90 is deployed and articulated into a position adjacent tissue wall W using an actuator disposed generally at the proximal end of delivery catheter 11 .
- FIG. 10B depicts a step in which jaw assembly 90 is used to grab and pull tissue wall W to create fold F. The creation of fold F facilitates the penetration of tissue wall W by needle 16 and subsequent delivery of anchor assembly 22 .
- FIG. 10C depicts a step in which needle 16 is deployed and articulated such that the needle tip penetrates through fold F created using jaw assembly 90 .
- anchor assembly 22 is ejected.
- FIG. 10D depicts a step in which jaw assembly 90 and needle 16 are retracted into delivery catheter 11 .
- Suture 43 extends from anchor 22 through tissue fold F and into delivery catheter 11 ; the tissue fold is maintained by applying tension to suture 43 .
- the foregoing steps to create a gastrointestinal tissue fold may be repeated to create additional tissue folds. These tissue folds may be approximated by applying tension to the sutures and then tying the sutures together or, alternatively, using a fastener 54 such as described with respect to FIG. 6 .
- the anchors of the present invention may be ejected through a tissue wall or a tissue fold. By applying tension to the sutures, the tissue walls or tissue folds engaging the anchors are pulled into proximity with each other.
- FIGS. 11-14 depict various methods of approximating gastrointestinal tissue walls w and/or tissue folds F. More particularly, FIG. 11 depicts the approximation of a pair of tissue walls W. After anchors 22 have been delivered (e.g., as disclosed with respect to FIGS. 1-3 ) and walls W are approximated and fastener 43 then is crimped to hold the walls in the approximated position.
- FIG. 12 depicts the approximation of a pair of folds F 1 , F 2 that are disposed on opposing tissue walls. After anchors 22 have been delivered (e.g., as disclosed with respect to FIG. 9A-9C or 10 A- 10 D) and folds F 1 , F 2 are approximated, fastener 43 is crimped to hold the folds in the approximated position.
- FIG. 13 depicts the approximation of a pair of folds F 1 , F 2 that are disposed adjacent to each other on tissue wall.
- Anchors 22 again may be delivered as disclosed with respect to FIG. 9A-9C or 10 A- 10 D.
- the approximation of adjacent folds F 1 , F 2 creates a third fold F 3 disposed generally between folds F 1 , F 2 and oriented in a substantially opposite direction.
- the combination of folds F 1 , F 2 , F 3 form a W-shape, as depicted in FIG. 13 .
- fastener 43 is crimped to hold the folds in the approximated position.
- FIG. 14 depicts the approximation of fold F and tissue wall W.
- Anchor 22 a can be delivered as disclosed with respect to FIGS. 1-3 and anchor 22 b may be delivered as disclosed with respect to FIG. 9A-9C or 10 A- 10 D. After anchor delivery, fold F and tissue wall W are approximated and fastener 54 is crimped to hold the fold and tissue wall in the approximated position.
- teethed suture 100 configured for use with fastener 54 (as described with respect to FIG. 6 ) will now be described.
- a pair of anchors 22 including teethed sutures 100 have been delivered through opposing tissue walls W of a gastrointestinal lumen.
- Each teethed suture 100 comprises a polymeric or metal strand having teeth 102 partially disposed along the length of teethed suture 100 .
- Teethed sutures 100 are configured to be inserted simultaneously through fastener channel 72 in a first direction such that they may not be pulled back through channel 72 in the opposite direction. Accordingly, teethed sutures 100 may be inserted through the channel, but teeth 102 do not allow the teethed sutures to be pulled back through channel 72 because the teeth engage the fastener lip along the outer periphery of channel 72 .
- FIG. 15 depicts adjustable clip 110 suitable for use as a suture fastener in lieu of fastener 54 (as described with respect to FIG. 6 ).
- Adjustable clip 110 comprises housing 112 and engagement piece 114 translatably disposed within housing 112 .
- Housing 112 has bore 116 , which is disposed orthogonal to the direction of translation of engagement piece 114 , and has a cross-sectional area that accommodates unrestricted movement of sutures 43 therebetween.
- Engagement piece 114 has bore 118 disposed substantially parallel to bore 116 with a cross-sectional area that also accommodates unrestricted movement of sutures 43 therebetween.
- Adjustable clip 110 further comprises spring 120 disposed between housing 112 and engagement piece 114 to bias engagement piece 114 so that the bores 116 , 118 are misaligned absent an external force that counters the force of spring 120 .
- spring 120 disposed between housing 112 and engagement piece 114 to bias engagement piece 114 so that the bores 116 , 118 are misaligned absent an external force that counters the force of spring 120 .
- engagement piece 114 translates within housing 112 until engagement piece 144 contacts ledge 122 .
- bores 116 , 118 are aligned such that sutures 43 may freely translate therebetween, thus permitting the suture tension to be adjusted.
- this permits the overall reduction in the cross-section area of the gastrointestinal lumen to be readily adjusted.
- FIG. 17A depicts alternative fastener 130 that may be used to maintain the tension in one or more sutures 43 after tissue approximation.
- Fastener 130 includes housing 131 and channel 132 within which suture 43 may pass freely.
- One end of channel 132 includes sharpened edge or blade 134 which may be positioned at least partially around the perimeter of channel 132 such that crimping fastener 130 causes blade 134 to extend into channel 132 and sever sutures 43 that extend beyond blade 134 .
- fastener 130 may be configured to allow sutures 43 to pass freely therebetween
- fastener 130 is preferably designed to permit unidirectional travel of sutures 43 through the fastener. This allows sutures 43 to be tightened through the anchors but prevents sutures 43 from slipping back and releasing the tension within the anchors.
- FIGS. 17B-17E show various alternative designs which allow for unidirectional tensioning of sutures 43 . More particularly, FIG. 17B shows a cross-sectional side view of one variation of fastener 130 in which tension is maintained within sutures 43 via ratchet 138 . As fastener 130 is passed over sutures 43 through channel 132 , ratchet 138 allows sutures 43 to pass freely yet remains in contact due to the biasing force of spring element 140 .
- ratchet 138 rotates about pivot 142 and is stopped by stop 144 .
- the edge of ratchet 138 engages sutures 43 to stop movement of sutures 43 in the reverse direction.
- fastener 130 may be crimped so that blade 134 is urged against sutures 43 and severs them from the deployed anchors.
- FIG. 17C depicts another alternative fastener 130 , wherein ratchet 138 is formed integrally with fastener 130 and coarse suture 43 a is employed to present a roughened surface for ratchet 138 .
- the angle of ratchet 138 allows for the unidirectional travel of suture 43 a from right to left. If pulled in the opposite direction, ratchet 138 engages the roughened surface and prevents movement of suture 43 a in the reverse direction.
- fastener 130 may be crimped to sever suture 43 a with blade 134 .
- FIG. 17D depicts a further alternative fastener 130 , wherein ratchet 138 is rotatable about pivot 142 while remaining in contact with suture 43 due to the biasing force of spring element 140 .
- the rotation of ratchet 138 is limited by stop 144 , which enables ratchet 138 to press suture 43 against housing 131 , thereby stopping the movement of fastener 130 relative to suture 43 .
- FIG. 17E depicts yet another alternative fastener 130 that utilizes roughened or beaded suture 43 b .
- Suture 43 b preferably defines a plurality of beads or knots 150 periodically along its length.
- Ratchet 138 is configured such that it may open in one direction, thereby allowing the passage of suture 43 b , yet movement of suture 43 b in the opposite direction forces ratchet 152 to close due to biasing spring element 154 .
- Ratchet 152 is preferably configured such that suture 43 b may pass through in the reverse direction, but because of beads or knots 150 , further slippage of suture 43 b is prevented.
Abstract
A method of reducing the cross-sectional area of a gastrointestinal lumen is provided wherein a delivery catheter having a needle, one or more anchors disposed within the needle and a suture coupled to each anchor is advanced into the gastrointestinal lumen, the needle extended through the tissue wall, and an anchor ejected from a distal tip of the needle through the tissue wall. The needle is then repositioned against an opposing tissue wall, another anchor deployed from the needle through the opposing tissue wall, and the tissue walls approximated by applying tension to the sutures.
Description
- This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/612,491, filed on Jul. 1, 2003, which claims benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/433,065 filed Dec. 11, 2002, the content of both of which are incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for reducing the effective cross-sectional area of a gastro-intestinal (“GI”) lumen.
- Morbid obesity is a serious medical condition pervasive in the United States and other countries. Its complications include hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, multiple orthopedic problems and pulmonary insufficiency with markedly decreased life expectancy.
- Several surgical techniques have been developed to treat morbid obesity, e.g., bypassing an absorptive surface of the small intestine, or reducing the stomach size. These procedures are difficult to perform in morbidly obese patients because it is often difficult to gain access to the digestive organs. In particular, the layers of fat encountered in morbidly obese patients make difficult direct exposure of the digestive organs with a wound retractor, and standard laparoscopic trocars may be of inadequate length.
- In addition, previously known open surgical procedures may present numerous life-threatening post-operative complications, and may cause a typical diarrhea, electrolytic imbalance, unpredictable weight loss and reflux of nutritious chyme proximal to the site of the anastamosis. Further, the sutures or staples that are often used in these surgical procedures may require extensive training by the clinician to achieve competent use, and may concentrate significant force over a small surface area of the tissue, thereby potentially causing the suture or staple to tear through the tissue.
- In view of the aforementioned limitations, it would be desirable to provide methods and apparatus for achieving gastric reduction by reconfiguring the GI lumen of a patient.
- It also would be desirable to provide methods for delivering anchors for use in a gastric reduction system for reducing the cross-sectional area of a gastrointestinal lumen.
- It further would be desirable to provide methods for reducing the cross-sectional area of a gastrointestinal lumen by approximating opposing tissue walls of the gastrointestinal lumen.
- It further would be desirable to provide methods and apparatus for creating gastrointestinal tissue folds to facilitate tissue approximation within a gastrointestinal lumen.
- In view of the foregoing, it is an object of the present invention to provide methods and apparatus for achieving gastric reduction by approximating tissue to reconfigure the GI lumen of a patient.
- It is another object of the present invention to provide methods for delivering anchors for use in a gastric reduction system for reducing the cross-sectional area of a gastrointestinal lumen.
- It is an additional object of this invention to provide methods for reducing the cross-sectional area of a gastrointestinal lumen by approximating opposing tissue walls of the gastrointestinal lumen.
- It is a further object of the present invention to provide methods and apparatus for creating gastrointestinal tissue folds to facilitate tissue approximation within a gastrointestinal lumen.
- These and other aspects of the present invention are accomplished by providing a gastric reduction system including methods and apparatus for delivering a plurality of anchors on opposing sides of a gastro-intestinal lumen and then moving the anchors to approximate the opposing walls of the lumen. In accordance with the principles of the present invention, the anchors may have any of a variety of configurations employing radially expanding sleeves or struts.
- One aspect of the present invention involves a method of delivering an anchor for use in a gastric reduction system for reducing the cross-sectional area of a gastrointestinal lumen. A preliminary step involves providing a delivery catheter including a needle translatably disposed therein, a stabilization device attached to a distal end of the delivery catheter and one or more anchors disposed within the needle. Subsequent steps include advancing the delivery into the gastrointestinal lumen, attaching the stabilization device to a tissue wall of the gastrointestinal lumen, pushing the needle through the tissue wall and ejecting an anchor from a distal tip of the needle. The method may further include the steps of providing an endoscope translatably disposed within the delivery catheter to provide visual guidance during anchor delivery.
- Another aspect of the present invention involves a method of reducing the cross-sectional area of a gastrointestinal lumen. A preliminary step involves providing a delivery catheter including a needle translatably disposed therein, one or more anchors disposed within the needle and a suture coupled to each anchor. Subsequent steps include advancing the delivery catheter into the gastrointestinal lumen, pushing the needle through the tissue wall, ejecting an anchor from a distal tip of the needle through the tissue wall, pushing the needle through an opposing tissue wall, ejecting an anchor from a distal tip of the needle through the opposing tissue wall and approximating the tissue walls by applying tension to the sutures.
- The method may further include the steps of providing a stabilization device disposed from a distal end of the delivery catheter and engaging the stabilization device to the tissue wall before pushing the needle through the tissue wall. According to some embodiments, the stabilization device comprises a coil that is screwed into the tissue wall to stabilize the tissue during anchor delivery. Additionally, the step of approximating the tissue walls may include the steps of providing a fastener for maintaining tension in the sutures, threading the sutures through the fastener and crimping the fastener to maintain the tension in the sutures. The method may further include the step of cutting unneeded lengths of the sutures.
- A further aspect of the present invention involves a method of creating a gastrointestinal tissue fold including the preliminary step of providing a delivery catheter including a translatable curved needle, an anchor disposed within the needle and a suture coupled to the anchor. Subsequent steps involve pushing the needle through the tissue wall at a first location such that the needle curves around and punctures the tissue wall at a second location, ejecting the anchor from the curved needle and tensioning the suture to create the tissue fold. The method may also include the steps of providing a second anchor including a suture coupled thereto, creating a second tissue fold on an opposing tissue wall and approximating the tissue folds by applying tension to the sutures.
- An additional aspect of the present invention involves a method of creating a gastrointestinal tissue fold including the preliminary step of providing a delivery catheter including a translatable needle, a jaw assembly, an anchor disposed within the needle and a suture coupled to the anchor. Subsequent steps involve grabbing and pulling a tissue wall of the gastrointestinal lumen using the jaw assembly to create a tissue fold, pushing the needle through the tissue fold, ejecting the anchor from the needle and maintaining the tissue fold by applying tension to the suture.
- The above and other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference characters refer to like parts throughout, and in which:
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FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an illustrative delivery catheter for use with the gastric reduction methods of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a side-sectional view of the delivery catheter ofFIG. 1 , loaded with an anchor of the present invention, penetrating a GI tissue wall of a patient; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the handle of the catheter ofFIGS. 1 and 2 ; -
FIGS. 4A and 4B are views of one preferred embodiment of an anchor of the present invention in the reduced delivery state; -
FIGS. 5A-5C are side views depicting transmural implantation of the anchor assembly ofFIGS. 4A-4B ; -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a fastener suitable for use with the anchors of the present invention; -
FIGS. 7A-7E are cross-sectional views depicting methods of using the gastric reduction system of the present invention; -
FIGS. 8A-8H are cross-sectional views depicting a preferred method of using the gastric reduction system of the present invention; -
FIGS. 9A-9C are perspective views of an alternative delivery catheter featuring a curved needle according to the present invention; -
FIGS. 10A-10D are cross-sectional views depicting another method of forming a gastrointestinal fold according to the present invention; -
FIGS. 11-14 are side-sectional views of alternative methods of the present invention for approximating gastrointestinal tissue; -
FIG. 15 is a side-sectional view of teethed suture suitable for use with the fastener ofFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of an alternative fastener of the present invention; -
FIGS. 17A and 17E are, respectively, perspective and cross-sectional views of further alternative fasteners constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention. - Overview of a Preferred Gastric Reduction System
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FIGS. 1-7 , illustrative components of gastric reduction apparatus 10 in accordance with the principles of the present invention are described. As explained in detail hereinafter, apparatus 10 enables a clinician to treat obesity by approximating the walls of a gastro-intestinal lumen to narrow the lumen, thus reducing the area for absorption in the stomach or intestines. Gastric reduction system 10 comprisesanchor delivery catheter 11,anchor 22, and optionally, suture tensioning assembly 50. The structure and operation of each of these components are described separately below. - A. Delivery Catheter
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FIGS. 1 and 2 , an illustrative embodiment ofdelivery catheter 11 constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention is described.Delivery catheter 11 comprises elongate torqueable tube 14 having lumen 15 andneedle 16 disposed for translation within lumen 15. Torqueable tube 14 preferably is formed of braided stainless steel wire having TEFLON coating 17.Needle 16 includes lumen 18 and non-coring distal tip 19 that facilitates penetration of tissuewall W. Needle 16 preferably is configured to penetrate tissue wall W so that the tissue anchor, described below, may employ a substantially atraumatic distal tip. - Push rod 21 is disposed for translation within lumen 18, and is configured to eject anchor 22 (see
FIG. 2 ) out of distal end 23 of the delivery catheter and through tissue wall W. As shown inFIG. 2 , one ormore sutures 43 are attached to anchor 22, and extend through lumen 18 ofneedle 16 so that the proximal ends of thesutures 43 extend out of the mouth of the patient. - To facilitate penetration of
needle 16 into tissue wall W,delivery catheter 11 preferably includes a stabilization device in the form ofcoil 24 that may be engaged to tissue wall W to stabilize distal end 23 ofdelivery catheter 11 against the tissue during actuation ofneedle 16.Coil 24 preferably is attached at one end to distal end 23 ofcatheter 11 and terminates at the other end in sharpened tip 25. According to some embodiments,coil 24 and needle are coaxial such thatcoil 24 defines a central passage that permitsneedle 16 to be reciprocated therethrough. - Referring to
FIG. 3 , anillustrative handle 30 for controlling operation ofdelivery catheter 11 is described.Handle 30 comprisesproximal portion 31 anddistal portion 32.Distal portion 32 is coupled to elongate tube 14 so that rotation ofknob 35 rotatescoil 24 to engage wall W of the gastrointestinal tissue, as illustrated inFIG. 2 .Handle 30 further comprisesslider buttons needle 16 and push rod 21, respectively. - In operation, after
knob 35 has been rotated to engagecoil 24 to tissue wall W,slider button 36 is actuated to urgeneedle 16 distally to pass throughcoil 24 and penetrate wall W. Once needle tip 19 has penetrated the tissue wall,slider button 37 is actuated urge push rod 21 distally, thus ejectinganchor 22 fromneedle 16 on the distal side of tissue wall W. After the anchor assembly has been deployed,slider buttons Knob 35 may then be rotated in the opposite direction to release its engagement with tissue wall W. - B. Anchor
- Referring now to
FIGS. 4A and 4B , a preferred embodiment ofanchor 22 constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention is described.Anchor 22 comprises braidedsleeve 40 coupled toproximal bushing 41 anddistal bushing 42. One ormore sutures 43 are coupled todistal bushing 42 and extend throughbushing 41.Proximal bushing 41 may slide along the suture(s) relative to thedistal bushing 42, so that braided sleeve expands radially outward. Accordingly, afteranchor 22 is disposed through a tissue wall (as depicted inFIG. 2 ), application of tension to the sutures causes the anchor to transition from an elongate reduced delivery profile (FIG. 4 a) to an expanded, substantially disk-shaped deployed profile (FIG. 4B ). -
Braided sleeve 40 preferably comprises a highly porous, compliant and high strength material composed of numerous individual monofilament elements. Suitable materials for the monofilament elements include polyester, nylon, TEFLON, polypropylene and combinations thereof.Braided sleeve 40 also may be formed from a shape memory metal, such as a Nickel-Titanium alloy. In addition, the porous braid structure may promote an easily and uniformly absorbable structure for use in applications in which anchor 22 is not intended for permanent implantation. Conversely, the porous braid structure may promote tissue growth to enhance anchoring in applications in which anchor 22 is designed for permanent implantation. -
Anchor 22 may be made by thermo-forming two ends of a short length of braided sleeve to form proximal anddistal bushings distal bushing 42 at a fixture point comprising, for example, one or more holes 46 formed in the distal bushing. Alternatively, the sutures may be attached using an eyelet, adhesive or other suitable fastener. -
FIGS. 5A-5C depict deployment ofanchor 22 from the reduced delivery profile to the expanded deployed profile. InFIG. 5A ,anchor 22 has been forced through tissue wall W, illustratively the stomach wall, via needle lumen 18. Oncedelivery catheter 11 is withdrawn,anchor 22 is left disposed through tissue wall W withuntensioned sutures 43 extending into the patient's stomach S. Sutures 43 pass through the esophagus and extend from the patient's mouth where they may be manipulated by the clinician. - In
FIG. 5B , sutures 43 are shown partially tensioned, so thatproximal bushing 41 engages the distal surface of tissue wall W. Because the stomach wall comprises a tough, resilient material, contact between the expanded braided sleeve and distal surface of the tissue wall causes the braided sleeve to partially expand, rather than slip back into the stomach via the track left byneedle 16. When further tension is applied tosutures 43,distal bushing 42 is approximated towardproximal bushing 41, thereby causing braidedsleeve 40 to expand in the radially to the substantially disk-shaped profile shown inFIG. 5C . - Alternatively,
anchor 22 may be preformed to self-expand to disk-shaped profile to automatically upon ejection from lumen 18 ofneedle 16. Such a preset shape may be accomplished by coupling the anchor to a fixture (e.g., a mandrel) and heat setting the braided sleeve in the disk-shaped profile. For example, the bushings may be approximated and then retained in close proximity by a fixture, or the shape may be imposed by compressing the braid in a disk-shaped mold. The formed anchor and fixture then may be placed into an oven for a predetermined amount of time, and quenched or slowly cooled to room temperature. - C. Suture Tensioning Assembly
- Referring now to
FIG. 6 ,illustrative suture fastener 54 constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention is described.Fastener 54 comprisescollar 70 havingbody 71 andchannel 72 through which sutures 43 may freely translate prior to crimping. Oncefastener 54 is crimped, sutures 43 are restrained from further translation throughchannel 72, thus retaining a desired amount of tension onsutures 43. Optionally,body 71 may incorporate lining 74 to enhance friction betweenbody 71 andsuture 43, thereby reducing the risk of slippage. -
FIGS. 7A to 7E illustrate the steps of one procedure using gastric reduction system 10 to treat obesity. InFIG. 7A delivery catheter 11 ofFIGS. 1-3 is inserted through a patient's mouth, esophagus E and stomach S.FIGS. 7B-7E depict cross-sectional views of the stomach taken along plane P ofFIG. 7A . -
FIG. 7B depicts a step in the which a pair ofanchors 22 have been positioned through opposing tissue walls W of the stomach so thatsutures 43 pass from each anchor through esophagus E and extend out of the patient's mouth.FIG. 7C depicts a step in which sutures 43 have been threaded through the channel offastener 54. At this point,fastener 54 has not been crimped and may be freely translated alongsutures 43 using a push rod. More particularly, tension is maintained in the sutures whilepush rod 58 is used to urgefastener 54 through patient's mouth and esophagus E and into the stomach. -
FIG. 7D depicts a step in whichfastener 54 is moved to a position approximately midway between anchors 22. Pushrod 58 then is used to hold the fastener in place while additional tension is applied to the sutures, thereby causing opposing walls W of the stomach to bow inward toward one another. As depicted inFIG. 7E , the application of additional tension pulls the opposing tissue walls into proximity with each other, thereby narrowing the cross-sectional area of stomach S. - At this step in the procedure,
fastener 54 is crimped to maintain the tension insutures 43. The excess length ofsutures 43 is cut and removed via the patient's mouth. Advantageously, narrowing of stomach S limits the amount of food the patient consumes by providing a feeling of satiety after only a small amount of food is ingested. - Alternatively or in addition, sutures 43 may comprise self-tightening materials that shrink over time, or materials such as nickel titanium or electroactive polymers that are pre-stretched so that the subsequent application of heat or electricity causes the sutures to shorten. By way of example, if pre-stretched nickel titanium or electroactive polymeric sutures are used, heat from a radiofrequency device or hot water may be used after the procedure to induce the sutures to tighten. Tension may be controlled by the ability of the sutures to tighten to a specific load. Tension also may be maintained by tying a knot or fusing the sutures to each other via application of heat.
- Method of Stomach Reduction Using the Gastric Reduction System
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FIGS. 8A to 8E are cross-sectional views of a patient's stomach S that illustrate a preferred method of using gastric reduction system 10.FIG. 8A depicts a step in which guidecatheter 60 is advanced through esophagus E and disposed in a proximal portion of stomach S. Next,endoscope 62 is advanced through the guide catheter and delivery catheter is positioned within stomach S under the visual guidance provided byendoscope 62. - Referring again to
FIGS. 1-3 ,delivery catheter 11 includesneedle 16 translatably disposed within lumen 15, one ormore anchors 22 translatably disposed withinneedle 16,coil 24 for stabilizing the distal end 23 ofdelivery catheter 11 against tissue wall W during anchor delivery, push rod 21 configured to ejectanchor 22 out of distal end 23 of the delivery catheter and through tissue wall W, and one ormore sutures 43 are attached to anchor 22. -
FIG. 8B depicts a step in whichcoil 24 is screwed into tissue wall W at a first location W1.Coil 24 is used to stabilize the delivery catheter during anchor delivery. Referring again toFIG. 2 , after coil is screwed into the tissue wall,needle 16 is translated distally withindelivery catheter 11 such that distal tip 19 travels through tissue wall W. In the next step, push rod 21 is used to ejectanchor 22 from distal tip 19 and through tissue wall W. Then,coil 24 is screwed into tissue wall W at a second location W2 and the above-described anchor delivery steps are repeated. Referring toFIG. 8C , after anchor delivery, asuture 43 extends from eachanchor 22, throughdelivery catheter 11, and out of the mouth of the patient. -
FIG. 8D depicts a step in which sutures 43 have been threaded through the channel offastener 54. At this point,fastener 54 has not been crimped such thatsutures 43 may be freely translated within the fastener channel usingpush rod 58. Tension is maintained in the sutures whilepush rod 58 is used to urgefastener 54 through esophagus E and into the stomach S. -
FIG. 8E depicts a step in whichfastener 54 is moved to a position approximately midway between anchors 22. Pushrod 58 then is used to hold the fastener in place while additional tension is applied to the sutures, thereby causing opposing walls W of the stomach to bow inward toward one another.FIG. 8F depicts a step in which the application of additional tension tosutures 43 pulls the opposing tissue walls into proximity with each other, thereby narrowing the cross-sectional area of stomach S. -
FIG. 8G depicts a step in which apliers assembly 66 is used to crimpfastener 54 and thereby retainsutures 43 under tension.Pliers assembly 66 comprisesarms 68 arranged to articulate aboutpivot point 70.Pliers assembly 66 is used to grip and crimpfastener 54 by manipulating an actuator disposed generally at the proximal end ofcatheter 11. After crimpingfastener 54,pliers assembly 66 is retracted andscissor assembly 72 is advanced throughcatheter 11. -
FIG. 8H depicts a step in whichscissors assembly 72 is used to cut unneeded lengths ofsutures 43 afterfastener 54 has been crimped.Scissors assembly 72 comprisesblades 74 arranged to articulate aboutpivot point 76.Scissor assembly 72 is manipulated into cutting position and used to cut the sutures using an actuator disposed generally at the proximal end ofcatheter 11. Oncesutures 43 have been cut, the excess length ofsutures 43 is removed through the patient's mouth andscissor assembly 72 is retracted throughdelivery catheter 11. Advantageously, narrowing of stomach S limits the amount of food the patient consumes by providing a feeling of satiety after only a small amount of food is ingested. - Referring to
FIGS. 9A-9C , a method of creating a gastrointestinal tissue fold will now be described. The initial step involves providingdelivery catheter 11 comprisingcoil screw 24 and a translatablecurved needle 80. In addition,endoscope 82 may be provided to visualize the site and aid in anchor delivery. Referring toFIG. 9A , oncecoil screw 24 has been screwed into tissue wall W,curved needle 80 is deployed throughcoil screw 24 such thatneedle 80 penetrates tissue wall W at first location W1. Asneedle 80 is deployed from the distal tip ofcatheter 11, it curves outwardly such that full deployment results in the needle curving around and penetrating tissue wall W at second location W2. In other words, initial deployment ofneedle 80 throughcoil screw 24 causes the needle to penetrate tissue wall (at W1) such thatdistal tip 84 of the needle moves from first side S1 of the tissue wall to second side S1 of the tissue wall. - Further deployment of
needle 80 throughcoil screw 24 causes the needle to penetrate the tissue wall for a second time (at W2) such thatdistal tip 152 moves from the second side of the tissue wall back to the first side of the tissue wall. Referring toFIG. 9B ,anchor assembly 22 is ejected through the needle afterdistal tip 84 penetrates the tissue wall for the second time. After ejectinganchor assembly 22, the needle is retracted. Referring toFIG. 9C , tensioning of thesuture 43 produces fold F in tissue wall W between first location W1 and second location W2. - Referring now to
FIGS. 10A-10D , an alternative method of creating a gastrointestinal tissue fold will now be described. The initial step involves providing adelivery catheter 11 comprisingtranslatable needle 16 anddeployable jaw assembly 90.Delivery catheter 11 also may include an endoscope to visualize the site and aid in anchor delivery. -
Jaw assembly 90 comprises pair ofjaws 92 arranged to rotate aboutpivot point 94.FIG. 10A depicts a step in whichjaw assembly 90 is deployed and articulated into a position adjacent tissue wall W using an actuator disposed generally at the proximal end ofdelivery catheter 11.FIG. 10B depicts a step in whichjaw assembly 90 is used to grab and pull tissue wall W to create fold F. The creation of fold F facilitates the penetration of tissue wall W byneedle 16 and subsequent delivery ofanchor assembly 22. -
FIG. 10C depicts a step in which needle 16 is deployed and articulated such that the needle tip penetrates through fold F created usingjaw assembly 90. After the needle tip passes through fold F,anchor assembly 22 is ejected.FIG. 10D depicts a step in whichjaw assembly 90 andneedle 16 are retracted intodelivery catheter 11.Suture 43 extends fromanchor 22 through tissue fold F and intodelivery catheter 11; the tissue fold is maintained by applying tension tosuture 43. The foregoing steps to create a gastrointestinal tissue fold may be repeated to create additional tissue folds. These tissue folds may be approximated by applying tension to the sutures and then tying the sutures together or, alternatively, using afastener 54 such as described with respect toFIG. 6 . - The anchors of the present invention may be ejected through a tissue wall or a tissue fold. By applying tension to the sutures, the tissue walls or tissue folds engaging the anchors are pulled into proximity with each other.
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FIGS. 11-14 depict various methods of approximating gastrointestinal tissue walls w and/or tissue folds F. More particularly,FIG. 11 depicts the approximation of a pair of tissue walls W. After anchors 22 have been delivered (e.g., as disclosed with respect toFIGS. 1-3 ) and walls W are approximated andfastener 43 then is crimped to hold the walls in the approximated position.FIG. 12 depicts the approximation of a pair of folds F1, F2 that are disposed on opposing tissue walls. Afteranchors 22 have been delivered (e.g., as disclosed with respect toFIG. 9A-9C or 10A-10D) and folds F1, F2 are approximated,fastener 43 is crimped to hold the folds in the approximated position. -
FIG. 13 depicts the approximation of a pair of folds F1, F2 that are disposed adjacent to each other on tissue wall.Anchors 22 again may be delivered as disclosed with respect toFIG. 9A-9C or 10A-10D. However, the approximation of adjacent folds F1, F2 creates a third fold F3 disposed generally between folds F1, F2 and oriented in a substantially opposite direction. The combination of folds F1, F2, F3 form a W-shape, as depicted inFIG. 13 . After approximation,fastener 43 is crimped to hold the folds in the approximated position.FIG. 14 depicts the approximation of fold F and tissue wall W. Anchor 22 a can be delivered as disclosed with respect toFIGS. 1-3 and anchor 22 b may be delivered as disclosed with respect toFIG. 9A-9C or 10A-10D. After anchor delivery, fold F and tissue wall W are approximated andfastener 54 is crimped to hold the fold and tissue wall in the approximated position. - Referring to
FIG. 15 , teethedsuture 100 configured for use with fastener 54 (as described with respect toFIG. 6 ) will now be described. As depicted inFIG. 15 , a pair ofanchors 22 including teethedsutures 100 have been delivered through opposing tissue walls W of a gastrointestinal lumen. Each teethedsuture 100 comprises a polymeric or metalstrand having teeth 102 partially disposed along the length of teethedsuture 100. Teethed sutures 100 are configured to be inserted simultaneously throughfastener channel 72 in a first direction such that they may not be pulled back throughchannel 72 in the opposite direction. Accordingly, teethedsutures 100 may be inserted through the channel, butteeth 102 do not allow the teethed sutures to be pulled back throughchannel 72 because the teeth engage the fastener lip along the outer periphery ofchannel 72. -
FIG. 15 depictsadjustable clip 110 suitable for use as a suture fastener in lieu of fastener 54 (as described with respect toFIG. 6 ).Adjustable clip 110 compriseshousing 112 andengagement piece 114 translatably disposed withinhousing 112.Housing 112 hasbore 116, which is disposed orthogonal to the direction of translation ofengagement piece 114, and has a cross-sectional area that accommodates unrestricted movement ofsutures 43 therebetween.Engagement piece 114 has bore 118 disposed substantially parallel to bore 116 with a cross-sectional area that also accommodates unrestricted movement ofsutures 43 therebetween. -
Adjustable clip 110 further comprisesspring 120 disposed betweenhousing 112 andengagement piece 114 tobias engagement piece 114 so that thebores spring 120. When thebores spring 120,engagement piece 114 translates withinhousing 112 untilengagement piece 144contacts ledge 122. At this point, bores 116, 118 are aligned such thatsutures 43 may freely translate therebetween, thus permitting the suture tension to be adjusted. Advantageously, this permits the overall reduction in the cross-section area of the gastrointestinal lumen to be readily adjusted. -
FIG. 17A depictsalternative fastener 130 that may be used to maintain the tension in one ormore sutures 43 after tissue approximation.Fastener 130 includeshousing 131 andchannel 132 within which suture 43 may pass freely. One end ofchannel 132 includes sharpened edge orblade 134 which may be positioned at least partially around the perimeter ofchannel 132 such that crimpingfastener 130 causesblade 134 to extend intochannel 132 and seversutures 43 that extend beyondblade 134. - Although
fastener 130 may be configured to allowsutures 43 to pass freely therebetween,fastener 130 is preferably designed to permit unidirectional travel ofsutures 43 through the fastener. This allows sutures 43 to be tightened through the anchors but preventssutures 43 from slipping back and releasing the tension within the anchors.FIGS. 17B-17E show various alternative designs which allow for unidirectional tensioning ofsutures 43. More particularly,FIG. 17B shows a cross-sectional side view of one variation offastener 130 in which tension is maintained withinsutures 43 viaratchet 138. Asfastener 130 is passed oversutures 43 throughchannel 132, ratchet 138 allowssutures 43 to pass freely yet remains in contact due to the biasing force ofspring element 140. However, when sutures 43 slip in the opposite direction, ratchet 138 rotates aboutpivot 142 and is stopped bystop 144. The edge ofratchet 138 engagessutures 43 to stop movement ofsutures 43 in the reverse direction. Aftersutures 43 have been tightened,fastener 130 may be crimped so thatblade 134 is urged againstsutures 43 and severs them from the deployed anchors. -
FIG. 17C depicts anotheralternative fastener 130, whereinratchet 138 is formed integrally withfastener 130 andcoarse suture 43 a is employed to present a roughened surface forratchet 138. Assuture 43 a is passed through the fastener channel, the angle ofratchet 138 allows for the unidirectional travel ofsuture 43 a from right to left. If pulled in the opposite direction, ratchet 138 engages the roughened surface and prevents movement ofsuture 43 a in the reverse direction. Aftersuture 43 a has been desirably tensioned,fastener 130 may be crimped to seversuture 43 a withblade 134. -
FIG. 17D depicts a furtheralternative fastener 130, whereinratchet 138 is rotatable aboutpivot 142 while remaining in contact withsuture 43 due to the biasing force ofspring element 140. The rotation ofratchet 138 is limited bystop 144, which enables ratchet 138 to presssuture 43 againsthousing 131, thereby stopping the movement offastener 130 relative to suture 43.FIG. 17E depicts yet anotheralternative fastener 130 that utilizes roughened or beadedsuture 43 b.Suture 43 b preferably defines a plurality of beads orknots 150 periodically along its length.Ratchet 138 is configured such that it may open in one direction, thereby allowing the passage ofsuture 43 b, yet movement ofsuture 43 b in the opposite direction forces ratchet 152 to close due to biasingspring element 154.Ratchet 152 is preferably configured such thatsuture 43 b may pass through in the reverse direction, but because of beads orknots 150, further slippage ofsuture 43 b is prevented. - Although preferred illustrative embodiments of the present invention are described above, it will be evident to one skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the invention. It is intended in the appended claims to cover all such changes and modifications that fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.
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1. A method comprising:
providing a delivery catheter including a piercing element at a distal end of the catheter, one or more anchors within the catheter and a suture coupled to the anchors, with at least one of the anchors comprising a sleeve of braided material and an eyelet for coupling the anchor to the suture;
advancing the delivery catheter to a target tissue within the body of a patient;
advancing the piercing element through a first tissue wall, and then through a second tissue wall;
ejecting a first anchor from the piercing element on a first side of the first tissue wall, and ejecting a second anchor from the piercing element on a second side of the second tissue wall; and
advancing a fastener over the suture whereby a tension is applied to the suture, the fastener comprising a collar having a central channel through which the suture extends;
such that the first and second anchors and the suture hold the first tissue wall adjacent to the second tissue wall.
2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
providing a stabilization device at or near a distal end of the delivery catheter; and
engaging the stabilization device to the first tissue wall before advancing the catheter through the first tissue wall.
3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the stabilization device comprises a tissue holding element.
4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
providing an imaging element in the vicinity of the distal end of the delivery catheter; and
using the imaging element to provide visual guidance.
5. A method for creating a tissue fold, comprising:
providing a delivery catheter having a translatable needle and an anchor disposed within the needle and a suture coupled to the anchor, the anchor comprising a sleeve of braided material and an eyelet for coupling the anchor to a suture;
engaging and pulling a tissue wall within the body of a patient to create a tissue fold;
extending the needle through the tissue fold;
ejecting the anchor from the needle;
withdrawing the needle from the tissue fold whereby the suture is extended through the tissue fold;
translating a fastener over the suture; and
maintaining the tissue fold via the anchor and the suture.
6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising: providing a second anchor including a suture coupled thereto; and creating a second tissue fold on an opposing tissue wall.
7. A method comprising:
moving a catheter into a patient;
holding a first portion of tissue within the patient;
extending a piercing element from the catheter through the first portion of tissue;
moving a first anchor out from the piercing element, on a first side of the first portion of tissue;
withdrawing the piercing element from the first portion of tissue;
moving a second anchor out from the piercing element, on a second side of the first portion of tissue, with at least one of the first anchor and the second anchor comprising a sleeve of braided material and an eyelet for coupling the anchor to a connection element;
holding the first portion of tissue via a connection element connecting the first and second anchors; and
advancing a fastener over said connection element to apply a tension force on said connection element.
8. A method of creating a tissue fold comprising:
moving a catheter to a surgical site of a patient;
engaging and pulling a tissue wall to form a tissue fold;
pushing a piercing element extending out of the catheter through the tissue fold;
ejecting a first anchor from the piercing element;
withdrawing the piercing element from the tissue fold;
ejecting a second anchor from the piercing element, said second anchor being connected to said first anchor by a suture, with at least one of the first anchor and the second anchor comprising a sleeve of braided material and an eyelet for coupling the anchor to the suture; and
advancing a fastener over said suture to apply a tension force on said suture;
with the anchors and the suture maintaining the tissue fold.
9. The method of claim 8 wherein bringing the first and second tissue walls adjacent results in reducing the cross sectional area of an opening in the patient.
10. The method of claim 8 wherein bringing the first and second tissue walls adjacent results in reducing the volume of an organ of the patient.
11. The method of claim 8 , further comprising:
providing an imaging element in the vicinity of the distal end of the catheter; and
using the imaging element to provide visual guidance during the step of pushing a piercing element extending out of the catheter through the tissue fold.
12. The method of claim 8 , wherein ejecting a first anchor from the piercing element comprises translating a push rod disposed in the piercing element.
13. The method of claim 8 , wherein pushing a piercing element extending out of the catheter through the tissue fold further comprises translating the piercing element distally through the catheter.
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