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Abstract
A system and method for delivering a surgical clip to a surgical site within a patient's body to compress body tissue is disclosed. In one embodiment for the system of the present invention, the system includes an endoscopic device that has an endoscope cap disposed on a distal end of the endoscopic device. A surgical clip is removably disposed on an outside surface of the endoscope cap. A deployment device is associated with the surgical clip for deploying the surgical clip from the endoscope cap to the body tissue that is to be compressed. The surgical clip can be a deformable clip that is deployed in a non deformed configuration, and is then deformed so as to apply compression on selected tissue. The surgical clip can be a multi legged clip, having a plurality of legs that can be locked in a closed position to apply compression to body tissue.
Description
- The present application is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/046,747 filed on Feb. 1, 2005 which is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/957,356 filed Sep. 21, 2001, (U.S. Pat. No. 6,911,032) which is a Continuation-in Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/443,219 filed Nov. 18, 1999 (U.S. Pat. No. 6,428,548). All applications/patents are expressly incorporated herein, in their entirety, by reference.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates generally to an apparatus and method for compressing body tissue to prevent hemorrhaging at a surgical site within a patient's body. More specifically, the invention provides a clip and a system for delivering the clip to the surgical site. The present invention could be utilized for any of a variety of procedures, including to close an organ perforation from inside a lumen by approximating and compressing the wound edges of the perforated tissue.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- Bleeding Peptic Ulcer Disease can be a critical event since there is internal hemorrhaging associated with the ulcer. Patients that are suspected of having bleeding peptic ulcer disease can be diagnosed and treated endoscopically in emergency rooms of medical centers, intensive care units, or, in a Gastro-Intestinal (GI) suite, although personnel and equipment may need to be transported to the patient. Surgery, either laparoscopic or open, is an option. For example, if the diseased tissue is beyond repair, a surgical gastric resection may have to be performed. However, surgery is not preferred unless there is no endoscopic alternative or if previous endoscopic efforts have not succeeded. Surgical intervention is not preferred for at least the reasons that it has associated with it greater morbidity and mortality, and also, significantly higher costs than other procedures.
- Ulcers are classified from clean ulcer to active spurting bleeding. The most worrisome are active bleeders and visible vessels. Untreated visible vessels are likely to bleed. For the GI endoscopist, hemorrhaging is the most worrisome procedure. It is his/her only unplanned, emergency procedure where time is critical in determining the success or failure of the procedure. It is the one problem the endoscopist faces that is generally not an outpatient procedure.
- The endoscopist generally has a primary success rate of about 90% in treating bleeding ulcers; the balance are usually referred to surgery. All identified ulcers may re-bleed at a later time, whether endoscopically treated or untreated, but the re-bleed rate for endoscopically treated active bleeds and visible vessels is generally 10-30%. These rates have not improved significantly in decades.
- The long-term probability of success of surgery in treating a bleeding ulcer, i.e., no re-bleed of the ulcer or permanent hemostasis, is virtually 100%. The reason that surgery has a higher success rate is because the bleeding site is compressed mechanically. Using either sutures or staples, the bleeding vessel is ligated, or tissue around the bleed site is compressed, ligating all of the surrounding vessels.
- At present, the endoscopist has two widely used, and some lesser used (or experimental) therapeutic modalities for hemostasis. The most widely used are thermal and injection therapy. Some of the lesser used options are a mechanical clip, a loop, lasers and argon plasma cautery. However, drawbacks exist with these known procedures for the endoscopist. A brief description of these procedures are provided below.
- In thermal therapy, a catheter with a rigid, heating element tip is passed through a working channel of an endoscope after the bleed is visualized and diagnosed. After the rigid catheter tip has exited the endoscope, the endoscope is manipulated to press the tip against the bleed site. Thermal power is then applied which desiccates and cauterizes the tissue. The combination of the tip compressing the tissue/vessel during thermal application essentially (theoretically) welds the vessel closed. Thermal generation is accomplished by either a resistive element within the tip or by applying RF energy through the tissue. However, both methods require a specialized power generator.
- For injection therapy, a catheter with a distally extendible hypo-needle is passed through a working channel of an endoscope after the bleed is visualized and diagnosed. After the catheter tip has exited the endoscope, the endoscope is manipulated to the bleed site, the needle is extended remotely and inserted into the bleed site. A “vasoconstricting”, liquefied drug is remotely injected through the needle. The drug constricts the vessels to stop the bleeding. The most common drug is saline diluted epinephrine; alcohol is another option. This procedure usually requires that multiple injections be performed in, and peripherally around, the bleeding site until hemostasis is observed.
- Of the above two modalities, the preferred modality is dependent, generally, upon the geographic region in which it is performed. Different modalities are preferred in different geographic regions. In some areas and institutions, both therapies are combined in an attempt to improve the outcome of the procedure.
- For mechanical compression, loops and mechanical clips are known for use, however, problems exist with each. A known loop is a snare-like loop that is passed through an endoscope's working channel via a flexible delivery catheter. The loop is placed around the bleeding site and retracted into the delivery catheter similar to the closing of a snare. The loop has a sliding member with a friction interface against the loop that acts like a draw string lock. After the loop is closed and locked around the site, the assembly is unattached from the delivery catheter. Whereas the loop is an endoscopically delivered compression device, its primary use is for bleeding polyp stalks, and thus, it is not designed for, nor appropriate for use in, ulcer treatment procedures. Specifically, the physical characteristics of an ulcer bed, such as its relatively flat geometry and the type of tissue comprising the ulcer bed, differ from those of a polyp such that the use of an endoscopically delivered loop for compression is inappropriate.
- A mechanical clip is known, however, the known mechanical clip has drawbacks. The known clip is a two legged clip that is passed through an endoscope's working channel via a flexible delivery catheter. The jaws of the clip are remotely opened, pushed into the bleeding site, closed and detached. Because of the requirement to pass the clip through the endoscope, the clip's size must be limited which prevents the clip from being able to clamp off all of the vessels in the tissue around the wound. Additionally, the clip is not able to provide sufficient clamping force because of its structural design. Thus, these clips require multiple applications and are not effective for definitive hemostasis. An additional problem with these clips is that when delivering these clips to the wound site, good visualization of the bleeding vessel cannot be obtained. The endoscopist may be required to blindly attach the clip, resulting in an imprecisely performed procedure that may require guess work on the part of the endoscopist.
- Therefore, it would be desirable to provide an improved system and method for endoscopically treating bleeding ulcers which could bring the initial hemostasis success rate for the endoscopic procedure in-line with the success rate achievable in surgical procedures. This system and method would provide for an improved capability to mechanically compress the bleeding site to achieve an effect which is commensurate with that obtainable in a surgical procedure.
- A system and method for delivering a surgical clip to a surgical site within a patient's body to compress body tissue is provided. In one embodiment for the system of the present invention, the system includes an endoscopic device that has an endoscope cap disposed on the distal end of the endoscopic device. A surgical clip is removably disposed on an outside surface of the endoscope cap. A deployment device is associated with the surgical clip for deploying the surgical clip from the endoscope cap to the body tissue that is to be compressed.
- The surgical clip can have various configurations. For example, the surgical clip can be a substantially ring-shaped clip that can be deformed in a folded over configuration along diametrically opposed hinge points. Opposing edges of the surgical clip are thus folded one on top of the other, and the body tissue can be compressed between those opposing edges.
- Alternatively, the surgical clip can include a ring portion and movable legs that can be placed in an open and a closed configuration. The movable legs can be hinged to the ring portion and can include a fixing mechanism to keep the movable legs in the closed configuration, compressing the body tissue.
- In one aspect the invention is a device for endoscopically deploying an hemostatic multi legged clip adapted to compress tissue that includes a ring portion adapted to fit on a distal end of an endoscope, a plurality of legs attached to the ring portion, each of the legs being movable between an open position and a closed position to compress tissue, and a locking mechanism to restrict movement of each of the legs from the closed to the open position.
- In another aspect, the invention is a device for endoscopically deploying an hemostatic clip adapted to grasp tissue in a deformed configuration. The device comprises a body adapted to fit on a distal end of an endoscope and to contain the clip, and a fulcrum portion cooperating with the body and the clip, the fulcrum portion having a first position in contact with hinge points of the clip and a second position releasing the clip from the body. The device also includes an actuator exerting a force on push points of the clip to deform the clip, wherein, in the first position, the fulcrum portion retains the clip against the force exerted by the actuator to facilitate deformation of the clip.
- The various features of the invention will best be appreciated by simultaneous reference to the description which follows and the accompanying drawings, in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment for a surgical clip in a tissue grasping position in accordance with the principles of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the surgical clip ofFIG. 1 with the clip in a tissue receiving position; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a first embodiment for a system for delivering a surgical clip to a surgical site within a patient's body to compress body tissue in accordance with the principles of the present invention; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the system ofFIG. 3 with a first embodiment of a deployment device for deploying the surgical clip from the endoscope cap; -
FIG. 5 illustrates a second embodiment for a deployment device; -
FIG. 6 illustrates a third embodiment for a deployment device and a first embodiment for an intubation mechanism in accordance with the principles of the present invention; -
FIG. 7 illustrates a fourth embodiment for a deployment device; -
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the deployment device ofFIG. 7 ; -
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a fifth embodiment for a deployment device; -
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a sixth embodiment for a deployment device; -
FIG. 11 illustrates a first embodiment for a tissue grasping device in accordance with the principles of the present invention; -
FIG. 12 illustrates a second embodiment for a tissue grasping device; -
FIG. 13 illustrates a third embodiment for a tissue grasping device as it is sequentially inserted into an organ wall; -
FIG. 14 illustrates a second embodiment for an intubation mechanism; -
FIG. 15 illustrates a third embodiment for an intubation mechanism; -
FIG. 16 illustrates a fourth embodiment for an intubation mechanism; -
FIG. 17 illustrates a second embodiment for a surgical clip that includes a different quantity of teeth than the embodiment illustrated inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 18 illustrates a third embodiment for the surgical clip with the tissue grasping surfaces formed as straight members; -
FIG. 19 illustrates a fourth embodiment for the surgical clip with enlarged joints; -
FIG. 20 illustrates a fifth embodiment for the surgical clip with enlarged joints; -
FIG. 21 illustrates a sixth embodiment for the surgical clip which includes additional structure at a center point of each joint; -
FIG. 22 illustrates a seventh embodiment for the surgical clip which includes a torsion design for the first and second joints; -
FIG. 23 illustrates an eighth embodiment for the surgical clip which utilizes compression springs as the joints; -
FIG. 24 illustrates a ninth embodiment for the surgical clip which utilizes a spring as a component of the joints; -
FIG. 25 illustrates a tenth embodiment for the surgical clip which utilizes a torsion spring as a component of the joints; -
FIG. 26 illustrates an eleventh embodiment for the surgical clip which also utilizes a torsion spring as a component of the joints; -
FIG. 27 illustrates a twelfth embodiment for the surgical clip which utilizes an elastomeric band as a component of the joints; -
FIG. 28 illustrates a thirteenth embodiment for the surgical clip which utilizes an elastomeric band as a component of the joints; -
FIG. 29 illustrates a fourteenth embodiment for the surgical clip which utilizes an elastomeric band as a component of the joints; -
FIG. 30 illustrates a fifteenth embodiment for the surgical clip which utilizes an elastomeric band as a component of the joints; -
FIG. 31 illustrates a sixteenth embodiment for the surgical clip which utilizes an elastomeric band as a component of the joints; -
FIG. 32 illustrates a seventeenth embodiment for the surgical clip which includes a first embodiment for a lock to lock the first and second tissue grasping surfaces in the tissue receiving position; and -
FIG. 33 illustrates an eighteenth embodiment for the surgical clip which includes a second embodiment for a lock to lock the first and second tissue grasping surfaces in the tissue receiving position. -
FIG. 34 is an exploded view showing a different embodiment of the invention, that includes a deformable surgical clip and elements to deform such surgical clip; -
FIG. 35 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the deformable surgical clip in an undeformed configuration; -
FIG. 36 is a perspective view showing the surgical clip ofFIG. 35 in a deformed configuration; -
FIG. 37 is a side view showing the embodiment ofFIG. 34 , with the surgical clip in a non deformed configuration; -
FIG. 38 is a side view of the embodiment ofFIG. 37 with the surgical clip in a deformed configuration; -
FIG. 39 is a perspective view of the embodiment shown inFIG. 37 , with the deformed surgical clip being released; -
FIG. 40 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the apparatus for inserting a deformable surgical clip; -
FIG. 41 is a cross sectional view showing a second embodiment of the device for deploying deformable surgical clips; -
FIG. 42 is a cross sectional view showing a third embodiment of the device for deploying deformable surgical clips; -
FIG. 43 is a cross sectional view showing a fourth embodiment of the device for deploying deformable surgical clips; -
FIG. 44 is a cross sectional view showing a fifth embodiment of the device for deploying deformable surgical clips; -
FIG. 45 is a detail of the hinge point according to one embodiment of the deformable surgical clip. -
FIG. 46 is a cross sectional view showing a sixth embodiment of the device for deploying deformable surgical clips; -
FIG. 47 is a perspective view of a deformable surgical clip incorporating fulcrums, shown in a starting position; -
FIG. 48 is a perspective view of a deformable surgical clip incorporating fulcrums, shown in a deformed position. -
FIG. 49 is a perspective cross sectional view showing an embodiment of a multi legged surgical clip according to the invention. -
FIG. 50 is a side view drawing showing an embodiment of a leg and hinge portion of a multi legged surgical clip. -
FIGS. 51 a to 51 e are perspective drawings showing several embodiments of legs for a multi legged surgical clip. -
FIG. 52 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the multi legged surgical clip in an open configuration. -
FIG. 53 is a perspective view showing the multi legged surgical clip ofFIG. 52 in a closed configuration. -
FIG. 54 is a cross sectional view showing an embodiment of the actuation mechanism for the multi legged surgical clip. -
FIG. 55 is a cross sectional view of a second embodiment of the actuation mechanism for the multi legged surgical clip. -
FIG. 56 is a side view showing a third embodiment of the actuation mechanism for the multi legged surgical clip. -
FIG. 57 is a side view showing a fourth embodiment of the actuation mechanism for the multi legged surgical clip. -
FIG. 58 is a side view showing a fifth embodiment of the actuation mechanism for the multi legged surgical clip. -
FIG. 59 is a cross sectional view showing a sixth embodiment of the actuation mechanism for the multi legged surgical clip. -
FIG. 60 is a side view showing an embodiment of an attachment of the multi legged surgical clip. -
FIG. 61 is a side view with a detail view of a second embodiment of an attachment of the multi legged surgical clip. -
FIG. 62 is a side view with a detail view of a third embodiment of an attachment for the multi legged surgical clip. -
FIG. 63 is a side view of a fourth embodiment of an attachment for the multi legged surgical clip. -
FIG. 64 is a side view of a fifth embodiment of an attachment for the multi legged surgical clip. -
FIG. 65 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the hinge for the multi legged surgical clip. -
FIG. 66 is a side view showing a second embodiment of a hinge for the multi legged surgical clip. -
FIG. 67 is a top view showing a third embodiment of a hinge for the multi legged surgical clip. -
FIG. 68 is a side view showing an embodiment of the mechanism to control opening of the multi legged surgical clip. -
FIG. 69 is a side view showing a second embodiment of the mechanism to control opening of the multi legged surgical clip. -
FIG. 70 is a top view showing a third embodiment of the mechanism to control opening of the multi legged surgical clip. -
FIG. 71 is a perspective view showing a fourth embodiment of the mechanism to control opening of the multi legged surgical clip. -
FIG. 72 is a side view showing a fifth embodiment of the mechanism to control opening of the multi legged surgical clip. -
FIG. 1 illustrates a first embodiment for a surgical clip that may be delivered to a site within a patient's body by an endoscopic device. The system and method for deliveringsurgical clip 10 to the wound site in the patient's body will be discussed later in this specification. - As can be seen in
FIG. 1 ,surgical clip 10 is comprised of a first elongatedtissue grasping surface 12 which has afirst end 12A and a second end 12B and a second elongatedtissue grasping surface 14 also having afirst end 14A and a second end 14B. As can also be seen inFIG. 1 , both the firsttissue grasping surface 12 and the secondtissue grasping surface 14 are formed by a semi-circular member. - A first joint 16 and a second joint 18 connect first elongated
tissue grasping surface 12 to second elongatedtissue grasping surface 14. First joint 16 is connected at afirst end 16A to thefirst end 12A of first elongatedtissue grasping surface 12 and at asecond end 16B to thefirst end 14A of secondtissue grasping surface 14. Similarly, second joint 18 is connected at afirst end 18A to the second end 12B of firsttissue grasping portion 12 and at a second end 18B to the second end 14B of secondtissue grasping surface 14. - In this embodiment for
surgical clip 10, the first joint 16 includes asemi-circular portion 16C which is disposed betweenfirst end 16A andsecond end 16B.Semi-circular portion 16C extends toward the first and second elongated tissue grasping surfaces. Similarly, second joint 18 also includes asemi-circular portion 18C betweenfirst end 18A and second end 18B and which also extends toward the first and second elongated tissue grasping surfaces. In this embodiment forsurgical clip 10, both the first andsecond joints tissue grasping surfaces FIG. 1 , each of the first and second tissue grasping surfaces includes interlockingteeth 19 which extend from a tissue grasping surface toward an opposing tissue grasping surface. - First grasping
portion 12 and second graspingportion 14 are movable with respect to each other between a tissue grasping position, as is illustrated inFIG. 1 , and a tissue receiving position, as is illustrated inFIG. 2 . When the first graspingportion 12 and second graspingportion 14 are in the tissue grasping position, body tissue is positioned between the first graspingportion 12 and the second graspingportion 14 to compress the body tissue between the two grasping surfaces.Teeth 19 engage the tissue and serve to assist in retaining the tissue between the two grasping surfaces. -
Teeth 19 are not designed to cut through and sever the tissue, but rather, are designed to retain the tissue between the two grasping surfaces. The first andsecond joints tissue grasping surface 12 toward the secondtissue grasping surface 14. Thus, in this embodiment forsurgical clip 10, no additional force is required to be applied to firsttissue grasping surface 12 and secondtissue grasping surface 14 to compress body tissue between the two grasping surfaces. The total compression force required to enable firsttissue grasping surface 12 and secondtissue grasping surface 14 to be able to compress and retain tissue between them is solely provided by the biasing force of first joint 16 and second joint 18. - As can be seen in
FIG. 2 , the first graspingsurface 12 and second graspingsurface 14 are shown in their tissue receiving position. In order to position the first and second grasping surfaces in this orientation, a force F is applied against the grasping surfaces in the directions as illustrated inFIG. 2 . This force is sufficient to overcome the biasing force of first joint 16 and second joint 18 which biases the first and second grasping surfaces toward each other in the tissue grasping position. As can be further seen inFIG. 2 , when the first and second grasping surfaces are in their tissue receiving position, sufficient area is provided between the two grasping surfaces such that tissue can be received and grasped between the two grasping surfaces. When the grasping surfaces are in their tissue receiving position, it can be seen thatfirst end 16A andsecond end 16B of first joint 16 engage with each other. Similarly,first end 18A and second end 18B of second joint 18 also engage with each other. However, it is not required that the respective first ends contact the respective second ends. All that is necessary is that sufficient area is provided between the two grasping surfaces such that tissue can be received and grasped between the two grasping surfaces. When first joint 16 and second joint 18 are in this configuration, the joints store within them an energy potential that, when force F is released from being applied against the first and second grasping surfaces, the joints return the first and second grasping surfaces to their tissue grasping position. - As will be explained further later in this specification, with
surgical clip 10 in its tissue receiving position, it is placed on the outer surface of an endoscope cap which is included at a distal end of an endoscopic device. By positioningsurgical clip 10 on the outer surface of the endoscope cap, the endoscope cap provides the force F that retainssurgical clip 10 in its tissue receiving position. As will also be further explained later in this specification, once the endoscopic device, and thussurgical clip 10, are positioned adjacent to the wound area within the patient's body, thesurgical clip 10 is deployed from the endoscope cap to the wound site. When thesurgical clip 10 is deployed off of the endoscope cap, and thus the force F is no longer applied against the first graspingsurface 12 and the second graspingsurface 14, joints 16 and 18 will return the first and second grasping surfaces to the tissue grasping position which compresses the tissue that is positioned between the two grasping surfaces. Thus, by deploying thesurgical clip 10 off of the endoscope cap, the body tissue, which is positioned between the first and second grasping surfaces, will be compressed between the grasping surfaces as a result of the biasing force applied to the grasping surfaces by the joints which connect the two grasping surfaces. -
Surgical clip 10 may be comprised of a variety of different types of materials with the only requirement being that the material have the properties such that it is able to store an energy potential within it when the grasping surfaces are moved to their tissue receiving position and return the grasping surfaces to their tissue grasping position when the force that moves the grasping surfaces to their tissue receiving position is removed. The energy potential stored within the joints is released such that the grasping surfaces are biased toward each other to their tissue grasping position. One such material that could be utilized for first andsecond joints surgical clip 10 to its tissue receiving position. The use of a shape-memory alloy assumes that the austentite final (A.sub.f) temperature is below the body temperature of the patient. - Although Nitinol may be a suitable material, there are numerous other materials that could also be utilized. Other examples of materials which could be utilized for the joints are titanium, stainless steel in a spring steel state, and high yield polymers. Stainless steel in a spring steel state could be utilized if the yield losses could be overcome, or if a multiple component design for the joints is employed, as will be discussed later in this specification. As mentioned previously, high yield polymers, as well as shape memory polymers and composites may also be utilized, especially in multiple component designs.
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FIG. 3 illustrates a first embodiment for a system for delivering a surgical clip to a wound site within a patient's body to compress the body tissue of the wound site. As can be seen,surgical clip 10 is disposed on an outer surface ofendoscope cap 4.Endoscope cap 4 is disposed on the distal end 1A of anendoscopic device 1. As can be further seen, and as described previously, whensurgical clip 10 is disposed on the outer surface ofendoscope cap 4, firsttissue grasping surface 12 and secondtissue grasping surface 14 are in their tissue receiving position. The present invention is not limited to any particular type of endoscopic device or endoscope cap. As will be discussed later in this specification, the principles of the present invention may be utilized in performing any of a variety of different medical procedures and the present invention is not limited to any one particular type of procedure. The invention has utility in any medical procedure where it is desirable to compress body tissue at a wound site in order to assist in preventing hemorrhaging. Again,endoscope cap 4 may be any of a variety of known endoscope caps such as is used in variceal band ligation and snare mucosectomy where the target tissue is drawn into the space between the faces of the cap and the endoscopic device. - As discussed previously,
surgical clip 10 is deployed off ofendoscope cap 4 after thesurgical clip 10 has been positioned adjacent to the wound site. In order to deploysurgical clip 10 fromendoscope cap 4, a variety of different types of deployment devices that are associated withsurgical clip 10 may be utilized.FIG. 4 illustrates a first embodiment of a deployment device that may be utilized in the present invention. As can be seen inFIG. 4 , a deployment device, orcable 100, is utilized in deployingsurgical clip 10 fromendoscope cap 4. As can be seen, adistal end 110 ofcable 100 is looped around a portion ofsurgical clip 10.Cable 100 is then positioned through a working channel of theendoscopic device 1 where aproximal end 120 ofcable 100 extends from a proximal end of theendoscopic device 1 which extends out of the patient's body. Thus, as can be understood, when the person who is performing the procedure pulls on theproximal end 120 ofcable 100, which pullscable 100 from a distal end to a proximal end ofendoscopic device 1,surgical clip 10 will be pulled towards the distal end ofendoscope cap 4 and thus off ofendoscope cap 4 to deploysurgical clip 10 from the endoscope cap. This methodology is similar to variceal band ligation methods. -
FIG. 5 illustrates a second embodiment for a deployment device that may be utilized in the present invention. As can be seen inFIG. 5 , the second embodiment for the deployment device is atubular member 200 that is disposed around theendoscopic device 1.Tubular member 200 is movable onendoscopic device 1 between a position wheredistal end 210 oftubular member 200 does not engage withsurgical clip 10 and a position wheredistal end 210 engages withsurgical clip 10. By applying a force atproximal end 220 oftubular member 200,distal end 210 can be moved such that it engages withsurgical clip 10. Further movement oftubular member 200 in a distal direction will deploysurgical clip 10 fromendoscope cap 4. As can be understood,proximal end 220 oftubular member 200 extends outside of the patient such that a force may be applied toproximal end 220 to movetubular member 200 such thatdistal end 210 engages withsurgical clip 10 to deploysurgical clip 10 fromendoscope cap 4. -
FIG. 6 illustrates a third embodiment for a deployment device. In the embodiment ofFIG. 6 , the deployment device comprises aballoon 300 where at least a portion ofballoon 300 is disposed betweensurgical clip 10 andendoscope cap 4. Aninflation lumen 310 extends fromballoon 300 to a position outside of the patient such that pressure may be applied toballoon 300 to inflateballoon 300. Any substance may be utilized to inflate the balloon, including a gas, liquid, or any other substance. As can be understood,balloon 300 may be maintained in a state of inflation such thatballoon 300 does not forcesurgical clip 10 off ofendoscope cap 4. When the surgeon desires to deploysurgical clip 10 fromendoscope cap 4, the surgeon would inflateballoon 300 to a state such that the inflation ofballoon 300 causessurgical clip 10 to be moved toward the distal end ofendoscope cap 4 such that continued inflation ofballoon 300 will deploysurgical clip 10 off ofendoscope cap 4. - As the balloon inflates, the force applied to
surgical clip 10 serves two functions. First, as the balloon expands,surgical clip 10 also expands which helps to overcome the clamping force of the first and second graspingsurfaces endoscope cap 4. As thesurgical clip 10 radial force is reduced by the expandingballoon 300, the expanding balloon pushes, as described previously,surgical clip 10 off ofendoscope cap 4 and onto the target tissue. An advantage of this methodology for deployingsurgical clip 10 off ofendoscope cap 4 is that there is no external force applied against theendoscope cap 4/endoscopic device 1/surgical clip 10 assembly such as is applied by the previously discussed embodiments for a deployment device, i.e.,cable 100 ortubular member 200. Thus, deployment ofsurgical clip 10 fromendoscope cap 4 byballoon 300 will help to reduce a possibility that thesurgical instrument 1000 could be pushed away from the target wound site as a result of deployingsurgical clip 10 fromendoscope cap 4. - Similar in concept to the balloon deployment mechanism discussed previously, a force generator that is disposed around the
endoscopic device 1 may be utilized to deploysurgical clip 10 fromendoscope cap 4. The force generator may include various mechanisms for deployingsurgical clip 10 fromendoscope cap 4 and several of these alternatives will be discussed below. -
FIG. 7 illustrates a fourth embodiment of adeployment device 400 that incorporates aforce generator 410 that is disposed aroundendoscopic device 1 and is located proximal tosurgical clip 10. As can be seen inFIGS. 7 and 8 ,force generator 410 includes anengagement member 420 that is at least partially disposed within theforce generator 410 and which is movable between a first position where adistal end 422 ofengagement member 420 does not engage withsurgical clip 10 and a second position wheredistal end 422 ofengagement member 420 engages withsurgical clip 10. Anactuator 440 is contained withinforce generator 410 for movingengagement member 420 to its second position where it engages withsurgical clip 10. -
FIG. 8 is a cross sectional view that further illustrates the fourth embodiment fordeployment device 400 that includesforce generator 410. As can be seen inFIG. 8 ,engagement member 420 is at least partially disposed withinforce generator 410. Aretention spring 425 may be utilized tobias engagement member 420 in its first position where it does not engage withsurgical clip 10.Retention spring 425 is positioned withinforce generator 410 such that it is disposed between adistal wall 410A offorce generator 410 andpiston 426 ofengagement member 420. Thus, thetension spring 425 applies a force F.sub.4/2 againstpiston 426 thatbiases engagement member 420 in its first position.Retention spring 425 is disposed aroundshaft 424 ofengagement member 420.Actuator 440, in this embodiment, is a compression spring that is disposed withinforce generator 410 and betweenpiston 426 and aproximal wall 410B offorce generator 410. Acable 430, which extends from a position outside of the patient's body at a proximal end to a position withinforce generator 410 at a distal location, is attached tocompression spring 440 to retaincompression spring 440 in a compressed configuration. Whencable 430 is released fromcompression spring 440,compression spring 440 applies a force F.sub.4/1 againstpiston 426 ofengagement member 420. The magnitude of force F.sub.4/1 is greater than the force applied byretention spring 425, i.e., F.sub.4/2. Thus, whencable 430 is released fromcompression spring 440,compression spring 440 acts uponpiston 426 which in-turn extendsdistal end 422 ofengagement member 420 such that it engages withsurgical clip 10. Asengagement member 420 continues its further extension fromforce generator 410 under the action ofcompression spring 440,engagement member 420 forcessurgical clip 10 off ofendoscope cap 4. As can be seen inFIG. 8 ,distal end 422 ofengagement member 420 is formed in a tapered configuration such thatdistal end 422 is assisted in engaging withsurgical clip 10 and forcingsurgical clip 10 off ofendoscope cap 4. The tapered surface ofdistal end 422 ofengagement member 420 applies both a radial and linear force to the surgical clip. -
FIGS. 9 and 10 illustrate alternative embodiments for the force generator Whereas these alternative embodiments for the force generator do not illustrate a retention spring, it is to be understood that a retention spring as described above can be utilized in any of the additional embodiments contemplated for a force generator in order to provide a biasing force to assist in retaining the engagement member in its first position where it does not forcesurgical clip 10 off ofendoscope cap 4. Additionally, whereas it has been described that the engagement member does not engage with the surgical clip when it is in its first position, it is not required that the engagement member does not engage with the surgical clip. All that is required is that the engagement member does not apply a force to the surgical clip that would tend to force the surgical clip off of the endoscope cap before it is desired to do so. - As stated above,
FIGS. 9 and 10 illustrate alternative embodiments for a force generator which operate similar to the force generator previously discussed. The significant difference between the embodiments is the physical structure and operation of the actuator that is utilized to move the engagement member to its second position where it engages the surgical clip and deploys the surgical clip off of the endoscope cap.FIG. 9 , therefore, illustrates a fifth embodiment for adeployment device 500 that includes aforce generator 510. Again, as discussed previously,force generator 510 operates similarly to forcegenerator 410. As such,force generator 510 includes anengagement member 520 that includes ashaft 524, apiston 526, and adistal end 522 that engages with thesurgical clip 10. However,force generator 510 utilizes an actuator for movingengagement member 520 that comprises apressurizable chamber 540 that is disposed betweenpiston 526 and proximal wall 510B offorce generator 510. Apressure supply line 530 extends from a proximal end where it is located outside of the patient's body to a distal end where it is in communication withchamber 540. Aschamber 540 is pressurized, a force F.sub.5 is applied againstpiston 526 which movesengagement member 520 such that it will engage with the surgical clip and deploy the surgical clip off of the endoscope cap. In order to provide for a sealedchamber 540, afirst seal 525A may be disposed betweenpiston 526 and insidewall 500A offorce generator 510 and asecond seal 525B may be disposed betweenpiston 526 and outsidewall 500B offorce generator 510. Thus, a sealedchamber 540 may be provided such that as the chamber is pressurized,piston 526 is moved withinforce generator 510. -
Force generator 510 may utilize any of a variety of means for pressurizing the chamber, such as a gas or a liquid, and the present invention is not limited to any particular substance for pressurizingchamber 540. For example, the pressure can be supplied by injecting air intochamber 540 with a syringe. In an alternative embodiment, rather than utilizing pressure withinchamber 540, a vacuum could be utilized to maintain the engagement member in a retracted position prior to deployment of the surgical clip. -
FIG. 10 illustrates a sixth embodiment fordeployment device 600 that utilizes aforce generator 610 that incorporates anelectrical coil 640 as the actuator for movingengagement member 620. As discussed previously,force generator 610 includes anengagement member 620 that has ashaft 624, apiston 626, and adistal end 622 that engages with the surgical clip. As can be seen, anelectrical coil 640 is provided withinforce generator 610 at a location withinforce generator 610 that is proximal topiston 626. An electricallyconductive cable 630 extends fromelectrical coil 640 proximally to a position where it exits the patient's body.Cable 630 provides a transmission means for energizingelectrical coil 640. Whenelectrical coil 640 is energized, it provides a force F.sub.6 againstpiston 626 to moveengagement member 620 such that itsdistal end 622 will engage with the surgical clip to deploy the surgical clip off of the endoscope cap. Thus, a current may be provided throughcable 630 toelectrical coil 640 to create an opposing charge againstengagement member 620. As such,engagement member 620 could be a charged magnet or could be constructed of a ferrous metal. - The present invention is not limited to any particular structure for the force generator embodiments described above, in that, the force generators may be formed integrally with the endoscope cap or may be formed separate from the endoscope cap and disposed around the endoscope cap such that its engagement member is able to engage with the surgical clip. It may be advantageous to integrate the force generator, and thus the deployment force required, within the endoscope cap, however, the present invention is not limited to integrating the force generator within the cap.
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FIGS. 11 through 13 , the system for deploying a surgical clip within the patient's body may also include a tissue grasping device that may be disposed through a working channel of the endoscopic device. The present invention is not limited to any particular embodiment for a tissue grasping device andFIGS. 11 through 13 illustrate alternative embodiments for the tissue grasping device. The purpose of the tissue grasping device is to manipulate the target tissue that is to be compressed such that it is positioned within the endoscope cap. The tissue grasping device may be utilized in conjunction with suction that is applied to the tissue through the working channel of the endoscopic device. The suction would assist in positioning the target tissue within the endoscope cap. However, it is not required that one or the other of a tissue grasping device or a vacuum be utilized. In the present invention, either a tissue grasping device or suction, or a combination of the two, can be utilized with the present invention. All that is desired is that a mechanism be provided to assist in positioning the target tissue within the endoscope cap. - One advantage that would be possible if a grasping device that is passed through the working channel of the endoscopic device is used would be that this grasping device could also be used as a guide to push the endoscopic device to the wound site. Another advantage to utilizing a grasping device is that it could help to maintain the endoscopic device's position relative to the wound site during the surgical clip's deployment from the endoscope cap.
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FIG. 11 illustrates a first embodiment for a tissue grasping device that could be utilized in the present invention. InFIG. 11 ,tissue grasping device 6 is illustrated as being disposed through a working channel (not visible) of theendoscopic device 1. It is noted that the endoscope cap and the surgical clip is not illustrated inFIGS. 11 through 13 , however, based upon the previously provided discussion, it can be understood how these components would be configured onendoscopic device 1.Tissue grasping device 6 is illustrated as a solid tapered threaded member. Withtissue grasping device 6, grasping of the targeted tissue would be accomplished by screwing the distal end oftissue grasping device 6 into the tissue. The screwing action could be accomplished either by rotating the entire sheath of theendoscopic device 1 or by rotating thetissue grasping device 6 within the sheath, e.g., analogous to a flexible drive shaft. When thedevice 6 is within the tissue, the tissue can be pulled within the endoscope cap. After deployment of the surgical clip, thetissue grasping device 6 would be unscrewed prior to removal of theendoscopic device 1. -
FIG. 12 illustrates an alternative embodiment for a screw-shapedtissue grasping device 8.Tissue grasping device 8 functions similarly to thetissue grasping device 6 discussed in connection withFIG. 11 , however, the design oftissue grasping device 8 is configured as a tapered spring-type of device as opposed to the solid tapered design ofFIG. 11 . However,tissue grasping device 8 is utilized in the same manner as was described fortissue grasping device 6. -
FIG. 13 illustrates the sequential steps involved in utilizing a third embodiment for atissue grasping device 9 as it is deployed into the organ wall of the targeted tissue. In the embodiment ofFIG. 13 ,tissue grasping device 9 includes at least one J-shaped barb. InFIG. 13 , afirst barb 9A and asecond barb 9B are illustrated. When the barbs are disposed withinendoscopic device 1, the barbs are not formed in a J-shape but rather are forcibly configured in an elongated shape. Thus, the barbs are spring-formed into their J-shape and when the barbs are retracted into theendoscopic device 1, the barbs are elongated against the biasing force that wants to form them in their J-shape through interaction of the walls ofendoscopic device 1 against the barbs. - When the
endoscopic device 1 is placed against the targeted tissue, the sharp barbs are extended out of theendoscopic device 1, or out of a catheter included withinendoscopic device 1 which contains the barbs, and into the tissue. When the barbs are extended fromendoscopic device 1, the barbs pierce the organ wall and, sinceendoscopic device 1 is no longer restraining the ends of the barbs, as the barbs exit the endoscopic device and enter the targeted tissue the barbs reform their J-shape within the tissue and thus are able to engage with the tissue and retain the tissue on the J-shaped member. The barbs are formed with a sufficient amount of spring force to retain the J-shape in the barbs such that the barbs are able to lift and position the tissue within the endoscope cap. Again, after deployment of the surgical clip, the barbs may be retracted within the endoscopic device before the endoscopic device is removed from the patient's body. The present invention is not limited to any particular number of J-shaped barbs and any number of barbs can be utilized with the present invention. - As discussed previously, the present invention is not limited to any particular embodiment for a tissue grasping device and any of a variety of known grasper/forceps devices that are well-known in the art could be utilized with the present invention.
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FIG. 3 ,surgical clip 10 extends radially fromendoscope cap 4 such that it could possibly be desired to include in the present invention structures that could assist in intubating the system within the patient's body. As the endoscopic device, which is loaded with the surgical clip, is passed through, for example, the oral cavity, trachea and esophagus of the patient, it is desired that the surgical clip should not cause any injury to the patient. Several alternative embodiments for assisting in intubation are provided. - Referring back to
FIG. 6 ,balloon 300 may also be utilized to assist in intubation as well as for use in deployingsurgical clip 10. For assisting in intubation,balloon 300, which is located proximal tosurgical clip 10, could be inflated to a diameter which exceeds the radially extending diameter ofsurgical clip 10. Thus, theballoon 300 would ride against the lumen wall which would keep thesurgical clip 10 out of contact with the lumen wall. Theballoon 300 could be partially inflated so as not to deploysurgical clip 10 but yet provide for assisting in intubation ofsurgical clip 10 within the patients body. As such, when theballoon 300 is partially inflated, the balloon has a diameter at aportion 305 of the balloon which is located proximal tosurgical clip 10 which is greater than a diameter of the surgical clip. - An alternative embodiment for a device to assist in intubation which would function similar to the balloon discussed previously is illustrated in
FIG. 14 .FIG. 14 illustrates a second embodiment for anintubation mechanism 700.Intubation mechanism 700 is comprised of a foam member that is disposed on theendoscope cap 4. Alternatively,foam member 700 could be formed integral withendoscope cap 4. Thefoam member 700 has a diameter at aportion 705 offoam member 700 which is located proximal tosurgical clip 10 which is greater than the diameter ofsurgical clip 10. Thus, as the surgical clip is inserted into the body of the patient, the greater diameter offoam member 700 would prevent the surgical clip from harming the lumen through which the surgical clip is inserted. -
FIG. 15 illustrates a third embodiment for anintubation mechanism 800 that could be utilized with the present invention.Intubation mechanism 800 is comprised of aretractable cover 802 which is attached to atubular member 804. Cover 802 is movable by movingtube 804 between a first position wherecover 802 coverssurgical clip 10 and a second position wherecover 802 is not disposed oversurgical clip 10. By coveringsurgical clip 10 withcover 802, the walls of the lumen are protected from potential injury fromsurgical clip 10. Thecover 802, which is attached to a tubular member which could be similar to that described inFIG. 5 , could be slid back from coveringsurgical clip 10 after intubation, when the targeted lesion is visualized. - Alternatively, cover 802 could be integrated into the second embodiment for the deployment device as illustrated in
FIG. 5 which comprisedtubular member 200. In this embodiment where a cover was integrated into a tubular deployment device, the cover would not be retracted until after the surgical clip is deployed by the tubular member. -
FIG. 16 illustrates a fourth embodiment for anintubation mechanism 900. As illustrated inFIG. 16 , anintubation overtube 900, which is well-known in the art and which would extend from, for example, the oral cavity into the gastric or duodenal bulb could also be utilized to protect the lumen walls. The overtube could be placed prior to intubation over the surgical clip-loaded endoscopic device. An advantage to this embodiment for an intubation mechanism is the relatively easy multiple intubations possible if multiple clips are required. Another advantage is that the overtube could include working lumens that could be utilized to irrigate, aspirate, and provide access for secondary devices. A third advantage could be that the overtube could provide additional support for the endoscopic device during deployment, which could assist in overcoming a force opposing movement of the endoscopic device. - Further description will now be provided of an embodiment for the procedure for deploying the surgical clip in accordance with the principles of the present invention. First, the target ulcer or lesion is diagnosed visually with the endoscopic device by the clinician. After diagnosis, the endoscopic device is withdrawn and the endoscope cap, which is loaded with the surgical clip, is attached to the endoscopic device. It is noted that other factors may make the clinician decide before the diagnostic intubation that bleeding is occurring which would possibly prompt the clinician to load the surgical clip onto the endoscopic device prior to diagnostic intubation.
- The endoscope is manipulated such that it is positioned near the wound site. If there is active bleeding, the clinician may irrigate the wound using the working channel of the endoscope to improve visualization. If there is active bleeding, or if a rupture could be imminent, the clinician may decide to inject a sclerosing/vasoconstricting drug by needle therapy through the working channel of the endoscope. The goal of such being to maintain a temporary, clear field of view during the process of applying the surgical clip. The drug delivery device could also be used to clear the field with irrigation. It is also possible that the clinician may decide to pretreat the wound site with a thermal device (including irrigation) for the same reasons. Additionally, it is also possible that the clinician may decide to utilize injection and/or thermal therapy as a combination treatment with the surgical clip.
- When the decision to apply the surgical clip is made, the target tissue, as discussed previously, first needs to be manipulated within the endoscope cap. The working channel of the endoscope can now be utilized for tissue manipulation. The endoscope cap can be manipulated proximal to, and against the wound site, before suction is applied through the working channel to aspirate the tissue into the endoscope cap and maintain scope position during the deployment of the surgical clip. As also discussed previously, a tissue grasping device can be passed through the working channel of the endoscope to grasp and pull the tissue into the endoscope cap. After grasping the tissue, the tissue grasping device can also be used as a guide to push the endoscope to the wound site. As also discussed previously, another advantage to this grasping technique is that it will help to maintain the scope's position during the deployment of the surgical clip. Again, grasping and aspiration may also be used in combination.
- When the target tissue is within the endoscope cap, the surgical clip is deployed off of the end of the endoscope cap, thus compressing the tissue surrounding the wound to create the desired mechanical compression.
- The surgical clip, in this procedure, is not intended to be a permanent implant. It is intended to remain in-place until permanent healing is attained, which may be a period of between 48 hours to two weeks. The surgical clip is intended to slough off over time due to the tissue that is compressed within the surgical clip dying from the loss of blood supply to the tissue and/or a slow cutting action applied by the surgical clip itself to the tissue. After sloughing off, the surgical clip is passed as part of the patient's normal digestion. The surgical clip's depth of penetration should be well into the submucosa, but not through the muscularis to perforate into the peritoneum.
- The surgical clip is primarily intended to be successfully deployed and effect hemostasis in a single application. However, a failed deployment, poor location, or a large lesion could require application of multiple surgical clips. Should multiple clips be required, additional clips could be reloaded onto the endoscope cap during the procedure. For example, a surgical clip could be deployed and then the endoscopic device could be removed from the patient's body. A second surgical clip could then be loaded onto the endoscopic device. The reloaded endoscopic device could then be reinserted into the patient's body for deployment of the second surgical clip. It is also contemplated that the present invention could incorporate multiple surgical clips that are preloaded for deployment on the endoscopic device and deployed in a single intubation procedure. These multiple preloaded clips could be deployed in a manner similar to that as utilized in multiple firing band ligation devices.
- An alternative procedure is contemplated for deploying the surgical clip. As described previously, the surgical clip has been described as being comprised of a shape-memory alloy that is deployed within the body in an austentite final phase, i.e., where the material of the joints are formed such that they fully store energy such that the first and second grasping surfaces are returned to their tissue grasping position when the surgical clip is deployed from the endoscope cap. However, the shape-memory alloy could also be used effectively for comprising the surgical clip by deploying the surgical clip in some level of the martensite phase, or “soft” phase, where the joints are formed such that they do not fully store an energy potential within them in this phase for the shape-memory material. By loading the surgical clip in a martensite phase, it could assist in deploying the surgical clip by reducing the force as applied on the endoscope cap by the surgical clip prior to deployment of the surgical clip. As can be understood, when the surgical clip is deployed on the endoscope cap, the first and second grasping surfaces of the surgical clip, because they are normally biased toward each other, apply a force on the endoscope cap. Thus, this force applied by the surgical clip on the endoscope cap could be disadvantageous when applying the force to deploy the surgical clip from the endoscope cap. Therefore, if the surgical clip is positioned on the endoscope cap in a martensite phase, the force applied to the endoscope cap by the surgical clip would not be as great and thus, deployment of the surgical clip off of the endoscope cap could be accomplished more easily. However, if this change in material phase for the surgical clip is utilized in the present invention, an alternative procedure for deploying the surgical clip would be utilized.
- The alternative procedure for deploying the surgical clip off of the endoscope cap where the surgical clip was positioned on the cap in a martensite phase encompasses loading the surgical clip onto the cap in its “soft” phase. The tissue is then manipulated into the endoscope cap, as described previously. The surgical clip is then deployed by any of the deployment mechanisms described previously where, after deployment of the surgical clip, the surgical clip softly compresses the targeted tissue. The endoscopic device is slightly retracted from the wound site and the surgical clip is then heated to a temperature that is above the austentite final (A.sub.f) temperature by, for example, applying hot water through the endoscope or by applying a heating current to the surgical clip with a secondary heating device that could be deployed through the endoscope, e.g., snares, hot forceps, etc. Preferably, the martensite start (M.sub.s) temperature will be below body temperature. Advantageously, electrical heating can provide a secondary benefit in the procedure by cauterizing the tissue.
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surgical clip 10 has been discussed, the present invention is not limited to any particular embodiment or size for the surgical clip. The size of the surgical clip may vary for use in different procedures and on different endoscopic devices.FIGS. 17 through 33 , which will be discussed below, illustrate alternative embodiments for a surgical clip in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 17 illustrates a second embodiment for asurgical clip 20 in accordance with the principles of the present invention. As can be seen inFIG. 17 , as opposed to the first embodiment ofsurgical clip 10 illustrated inFIG. 1 ,surgical clip 20 includes a greater number ofteeth 21. Thus, the present invention is not limited to any particular number of teeth that are included on the first and second grasping surfaces. Additionally, the size and form of the teeth may vary. For example, a single, flat, tooth may be provided on each grasping surface as opposed to a plurality of teeth on each grasping surface. Providing a single, flat, tooth may be preferred if a high clamping force is provided to the surgical clip. Alternatively, instead of teeth, the interface between the two grasping surfaces may be formed more as waves or shallow teeth with a large pitch. Again, the present invention is not limited to any particular number or configuration of teeth. The only consideration is that the interface between the first and second grasping surfaces provide a holding force that prevents the surgical clip from migrating off of the tissue that is to be compressed but yet not be so invasive as to tear through the tissue prematurely. -
FIG. 18 illustrates a third embodiment forsurgical clip 25. As can be seen,surgical clip 25 includes first and second graspingportions FIG. 1 where the first and second grasping portions were formed as semi-circular members. Thus, the grasping portions may be formed in a variety of configurations which may have wider or narrower widths. A benefit of including wide grasping portions in a flat configuration as illustrated inFIG. 18 is for use in treating larger wound sites. - Whereas the embodiments discussed previously for the surgical clip illustrate grasping portions that define a slight gap between them when they are in their tissue grasping position, which may be preferred to allow for space to receive the tissue, alternatively, the opposing grasping portions could be normally closed, i.e., engaging with each other, with the clamping force lessened in order to compress tissue between the grasping surfaces without cutting through the tissue prematurely.
- Various alternative designs for the joints which interconnect the two grasping surfaces are also contemplated. These alternative joint designs can provide for application of different forces which may be preferable, provide for use of the surgical clip in other surgical procedures, or to allow for use of different materials in forming the joints.
FIGS. 19 and 20 illustrate an alternative joint design where the joint is enlarged in comparison to the joint illustrated in the first embodiment ofsurgical clip 10 illustrated inFIG. 1 . Additionally, the semi-circular portion of the joints ofFIGS. 19 and 20 extend outwardly or away from the grasping surfaces. - As can be seen in
FIG. 19 , first joint 31 and second joint 32 ofsurgical clip 30 are larger in size than that previously described. Similarly, as illustrated inFIG. 20 , first joint 36 and second joint 37 of a fifth embodiment forsurgical clip 35 are also enlarged when compared to the first embodiment ofsurgical clip 10. By enlarging the joint, the joint spreads the opening yield force over more joint material. This may be advantageous where lower yield materials are utilized to comprise the joints. -
FIG. 21 illustrates a sixth embodiment of asurgical clip 40 that includes an alternative joint design. As can be seen inFIG. 21 , second joint 42 includes additional material to thejoint centerpoint 42A. First joint 41 is similarly formed. The provision of additional material to the joints' centerpoint could increase the clamping force that is able to be provided by the joints. -
FIG. 22 illustrates a seventh embodiment of asurgical clip 45 that includes a torsion design for first joint 46 and second joint 47. The torsion design of the joints comprises a figure-eight configuration. Designing the joints in this configuration could be advantageous in that they could provide a high force potential when utilizing lower yield materials for the joints. -
FIGS. 23 through 31 illustrate alternative embodiments for the joints which utilize multiple and/or different components for the joints. As can be seen inFIG. 23 , an eighth embodiment forsurgical clip 50 is illustrated that utilizes compression springs for first joint 51 and second joint 52. The compression springs connect to the ends of the grasping surfaces and provide the biasing force to bias the grasping surfaces toward each other in their tissue grasping position. -
FIGS. 24 through 26 illustrate alternative embodiments for the joints where springs are used as an additional component in comprising a joint assembly. As can be seen inFIG. 24 , a ninth embodiment for asurgical clip 55 includes afirst extension spring 56A and asecond extension spring 57A that are a component of the joint assemblies. Thus, the extension springs 56A, 57A may be utilized to assist thejoints FIG. 24 ,hinge point 56B of joint 56 may be notched as shown so that the majority of the force that is applied is controlled by the springs. Similarly, second joint 57 is notched at itshinge point 57B. Alternatively, the hinge points may be formed as pinned pivot points so that the springs provide the entire closing force on the tissue grasping surfaces. -
FIG. 25 illustrates a tenth embodiment for asurgical clip 60 that includes torsion springs 61A and 62A as components of first joint 61 and second joint 62, respectively. Similar to the springs ofFIG. 24 ,torsion spring - Similarly,
FIG. 26 illustrates an eleventh embodiment for asurgical clip 65 that has a first joint 66 that includes atorsion spring 66A and a second joint 67 that includes asecond torsion spring 67A. The torsion springs 66A and 67A function as described in the previous embodiments. -
FIGS. 27 through 31 illustrate alternative embodiments for the surgical clip which include elastomeric bands as components of the joints. As can be seen inFIG. 27 , a twelfth embodiment for asurgical clip 70 is illustrated that has a first joint 71 and a second joint 72.Elastomeric band 71A is included as a component of first joint 71 andelastomeric band 72A is included as a component of second joint 72. As can be seen inFIG. 27 , theelastomeric bands surgical clip 70, theelastomeric bands FIG. 27 , first joint 71 includes anotch 71B at its pivot point and second joint 72 includes anotch 72B at its pivot point. -
FIG. 28 illustrates a thirteenth embodiment for asurgical clip 75 that includeselastomeric bands FIG. 27 , the embodiment ofFIG. 28 includes oval-shaped elastomeric bands that are positioned on and around their respective joints rather than being attached to an outside surface of the joints. Additionally, in the embodiment ofFIG. 28 , first joint 76 includes a pinnedpivot point 76B and second joint 77 includes a pinned pivot point 77B such that the entire biasing force which biases the first grasping surface toward the second grasping surface is provided solely by the elastomeric bands. -
FIG. 29 illustrates a fourteenth embodiment for asurgical clip 80 that also includes an elastomeric band 81A as a component of first joint 81 and anelastomeric band 82A as a component of second joint 82. The elastomeric bands ofFIG. 29 are positioned on their respective joints similar to the manner that the elastomeric bands were positioned in the embodiment ofFIG. 28 in that they are oval-shaped members and are disposed around, and on, their respective joints. However, in the embodiment ofFIG. 29 as opposed to the embodiment ofFIG. 28 , first joint 81 includes a notchedpivot point 81B and second joint 82 includes a notchedpivot point 82B such that the elastomeric bands assist in providing the biasing force to the first and second grasping surfaces and thus do not apply the full biasing force. The base material of the first and second joints also provide a biasing force to the first and second grasping surfaces. -
FIG. 30 illustrates a fifteenth embodiment for asurgical clip 85 in accordance with the principles of the present invention.Surgical clip 85 also has a first joint 86 and a second joint 87 and includes a singleelastomeric band 88 which is disposed over and around bothjoints FIG. 30 utilizes a singleelastomeric band 88 that can either assist in providing a biasing force to the first and second grasping portions or can provide the entire biasing force to the first and second grasping surfaces. -
FIG. 31 illustrates a sixteenth embodiment for asurgical clip 90. Again,surgical clip 90 has a first joint 91 and a second joint 92 and included in each joint is anelastomeric band Elastomeric bands FIGS. 28 and 29 , the embodiment ofFIG. 31 includes an elongated elastomeric band that is disposed on the entirety of its respective joint. Thus, the elastomeric band is formed in a generally triangularly-shaped configuration to conform to the shape of the joint on which it is disposed. - As discussed previously, when the surgical clip is disposed on the endoscope cap in its tissue receiving position, the tissue grasping surfaces of the surgical clip may exert a force on the endoscope cap which may disadvantageously effect the deployment of the surgical clip off of the endoscope cap. Therefore, it may be desirable to provide a locking mechanism on the surgical clip that could assist in maintaining the surgical clip in its tissue receiving position and which could also serve to reduce the force applied by the surgical clip on the endo scope cap. However, once the surgical clip is deployed off of the endoscope cap, the lock would disengage under the biasing pressure applied by the connecting joints such that the tissue grasping surfaces of the surgical clip could return to their tissue grasping position.
FIGS. 32 and 33 illustrate two possible alternatives for providing such a locking mechanism. -
FIG. 32 illustrates a seventeenth embodiment for asurgical clip 94 that includes a first embodiment for a lockmechanism Lock mechanism 95 includes a plurality ofnotches 95A at a first end ofsurgical clip 94 on a first side ofsurgical clip 94 and apawl 95B on a second end ofsurgical clip 94 on the first side ofsurgical clip 94. Whensurgical clip 94 is positioned in its tissue receiving position,pawl 95B is received within one of the plurality ofnotches 95A to assist in lockingsurgical clip 94 in its tissue receiving position until it is deployed off of the endoscope cap. As discussed previously, when thesurgical clip 94 is deployed off of the endoscope cap, the biasing force applied by joint 96 to return the grasping surfaces to their tissue grasping position is sufficient to overcome the engagement force betweenpawl 95B andnotches 95A such thatpawl 95B will become disengaged from one of thenotches 95A such thatsurgical clip 94 may return to its tissue grasping position. As can be seen inFIG. 32 , a second side ofsurgical clip 94 also includes a pawl and notch locking mechanism. - As can be seen in
FIG. 33 , an eighteenth embodiment for asurgical clip 97 is illustrated which includes a second embodiment for alock 98.Lock 98 operates similarly to the lock as described inFIG. 32 , however, the interlocking mechanism now utilizes a ball joint 98B that is received within aslot 98A that is defined on a side in an end ofsurgical clip 97. Again, lock 98 serves to assist in retainingsurgical clip 97 in its tissue receiving position and becomes disengaged aftersurgical clip 97 is deployed from the endoscope cap and joint 99 biases the grasping surfaces toward each other to their tissue grasping position. Again, a second side ofsurgical clip 97 may also include alock 98. - Other alternative designs are contemplated for assisting in deploying the surgical clip off of the endoscope cap. For example, the endoscope cap could include a surface that is conducive to minimizing the frictional forces between the surgical clip and the endoscope cap. This surface could be comprised of hard, smooth surfaces which could include any of a variety of surface treatments to minimize the frictional forces between the surgical clip and the endoscope cap.
- Alternatively, it is contemplated that another mechanism that could be utilized to reduce the clamping force as applied by the surgical clip on the endoscope cap is a cam-type hinge. The cam-type hinge would reduce the closing force applied by the surgical clip on the endoscope cap when the surgical clip is in its tissue receiving position. Upon deployment of the surgical clip, the fall closing force of the surgical clip would be employed. This cam-type hinge is similar in design and concept to a that used in a compound archery bow.
- In a different embodiment, the invention includes a surgical clip that has an open position in which the tissue grasping surfaces are apart, and a closed position where the tissue grasping surfaces are brought together. The deformable surgical clip moves from the open to the closed position as a result of a force applied externally, for example by the deployment mechanism described below. In the open position, the deformable surgical clip can be inserted in the patient's body and positioned where desired. The deformable clip is then moved to the closed position while tissue is placed between the grasping surfaces, so the tissue is compressed by the clip.
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FIG. 34 shows an exploded view of one embodiment of an exemplary device used to deploy a deformable surgical clip.Deformable clip 110 is initially loaded in adeployment device 120 that includes apiston foot 112, anendoscope 114, abody 116,fulcrum portions 118 and a slidingsleeve 122. In addition,deployment device 120 can also include anendoscope stop 124 and apiston spacer 126. - The deformable
surgical clip 110 is shown in greater detail inFIGS. 35 and 36 .Clip 110 inFIG. 35 is shown in the initial, non deformed configuration, that exists when theclip 110 is loaded indeployment device 120. In use,clip 110 is placed on the tissue and a force is applied to pushpoints 128, in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the undeformed clip, towards the tissue. At the same time, an opposite force is applied to the clip at hinge points 130. The combination of forces causes theclip 110 to bend at hinge points 130, and fold to the configuration shown inFIG. 36 . In this configuration,tissue grasping edges 132 close on and clamp the selected tissue. - As shown in
FIG. 37 , theclip 110 is mounted at the tip ofbody 116 of thedeployment device 120. In one exemplary embodiment,body 116 of thedeployment device 120 can be fitted on the tip of an endoscope, to enable the operator to see whereclip 110 is placed.Clip 110 is retained in position withinbody 116 by thefulcrum portions 118.Fulcrum portions 118contact clip 110 at hinge points 130. Whenpiston foot 112 applies a force in direction F to pushpoints 128, shown by the arrow,fulcrum portions 118 preventclip 110 from moving, and apply an opposite force to theclip 110.Clip 110 then folds over at hinge points 130 due to the action offulcrum portions 118. As can be seen inFIG. 37 ,piston foot 112 contains an obround slot or hollow section in its body. As can be seen inFIG. 37 ,piston foot 112 contains an obround slot or hollow section in its body. -
FIG. 38 shows this latter configuration, whereclip 110 has been folded over by the combined action ofpiston foot 112 andfulcrum portion 118.Piston foot 112, pushed by piston, moves in direction F and pushes onpush points 128 ofclip 110 until, as shown inFIG. 38 , they are bent at an angle that lets thepiston foot 112 slide by. At this point theclip 114 is already deformed in the closed configuration with thetissue grasping edges 132 firmly holding the tissue, but is still retained withinbody 116 byfulcrum portions 118. -
FIG. 39 shows one exemplary embodiment of how thedeformed clip 110 can be released frombody 116. In this embodiment, thefulcrum portions 118 can swing about apivot point 140. In a first position, shown inFIG. 38 , thefulcrum portions 118 are in contact withhinge points 130, and prevent release ofclip 110. In a second position, thefulcrum portions 118 are rotated away fromclip 110, and allow it to be released frombody 116. Theclip 110 can be released by further movement ofpiston foot 112 in direction F, or simply by withdrawingdeployment device 120 onceclip 110 is attached to the tissue. - In the embodiment described with reference to
FIG. 39 , thefulcrum portions 118 are moved between the first and second positions when a slidingsleeve 122 has been actuated.Fulcrum portions 118 can be connected by a linkage to slidingsleeve 122, so that movement of the slidingsleeve 122 causes pivoting of the fulcrum portions. Alternatively,fulcrum portions 118 can be biased in the second position, for example by a spring, and can be held in the first position when covered by the slidingsleeve 122. Once slidingsleeve 122 is moved in direction F2, as shown inFIG. 39 ,fulcrum portions 118 are free to move to the second position. Other known methods of connecting the movement of slidingsleeve 122, or of a similar element, to the pivoting offulcrum portions 118 can be used, within the scope of the invention. - Sliding
sleeve 122 can be operated in a variety of known manners. For example, acontrol cable 134 shown inFIG. 40 can be utilized. Thecontrol cable 134 can be connected to acontrol handle actuator 136 outside the patient's body, so that the operator can extend and retract the cable, thus moving the slidingsleeve 122 away and towards thefulcrum portions 118. Any other known method to operate a device at the distal end of an endoscope could be used to achieve control of slidingsleeve 122, such as a pneumatic, mechanical or hydraulic control. - Piston and
corresponding piston foot 112 can be operated, for example, by a fluid under pressure injected in thespace 138 between the piston and thebody 116. Seals or O-rings can be used as necessary to prevent leakage of the fluid fromdeployment device 120. The more fluid is injected inspace 138, the further piston moves in direction F. In one embodiment, the fluid is provided by atube 140 that connects thedeployment device 120 to a calibratedfluid force generator 142.Fluid force generator 142 can be a manually operated piston, and can also include a force calibrating component, such as a calibrated valve, to release fluid at a specified pressure. In one embodiment, the fluid force generator is also placed outside the patient's body, near the proximal end of anendoscope 144. - As shown in
FIG. 40 , asyringe 148 or other similar device can be connected totube 140 to remove air from the line before the pressurized fluid is injected. Since air is compressible, removing it results in a more accurate application of force to the piston. - Several different embodiments of the invention have been developed, having different fulcrum portions that assist in deforming the clip, hold the clip in place during deformation, and can be withdrawn to release the clip. In one exemplary embodiment shown in
FIG. 41 , thefulcrum portion 150 is integral with thebody 116′ of the device after theclip 110 is deformed in the closed configuration, continued movement of piston actuatescam surface 152 offulcrum portion 150, so that engagingportion 153 moves away from theclip 110.Clip 110 is thus released and can be ejected frombody 116′ by further travel ofpiston 114. -
FIG. 42 shows another embodiment of the invention, where thefulcrums 154 are moved by a cam surface of the slidingsleeve 122′. Slidingsleeve 122′ can be operated independently or in connection withpiston 114. As slidingsleeve 122′ moves in direction G,cam followers 156 offulcrum portions 154 are driven radially outward by cam surfaces 155. In this manner fulcrumportions 154disengage clip 110 that is released from the device. -
FIG. 43 shows an embodiment of the fulcrum portion that does not employ a sliding sleeve. In this example,fulcrum portions 156 are integral to the inside wall ofbody 116″, which can be preferably cylindrical.Fulcrum pistons 158 are used to movefulcrum portions 156 between the first and second position. In this example,fulcrum portions 156 are normally in the open position, as show, where the clip is not engaged. Once the clip is loaded in the device, before being deformed, thefulcrum pistons 158 are activated and move downwards, so thatfulcrum portions 156 engageclip 110. Afterclip 110 is deformed, the sequence is reversed, and the clip is released. -
FIG. 44 shows a different embodiment where thefulcrum portions 160 are formed on adetachable section 162 ofbody 116. In this example, after piston has deformed theclip 110, continued pressure by piston causesdetachable section 162 to separate, thus releasing the clip. - Alternatively, a portion of the
clip 110 engaging the fulcrum portions can be frangible, so that after the clip has been deformed, increased force from piston breaks the frangible portion, and releases theclip 110 from the fulcrum portions. In the example shown inFIG. 45 , hinge points 130′ of theclip 110 incorporate afissure 166, and ahole 164 through which fits the fulcrum portion. After theclip 110 is deformed, additional pressure applied by the piston causes hingepoint 130′ to separate alongfissure 166, andrelease clip 110 from the fulcrum portions. - In yet another embodiment shown in
FIG. 46 , the deployment device includesgears 164 andracks clip 110. In this example, aclip carrier 168 holds the clip, and actuatingcables 170 pull on theouter rack 165, which is coupled toinner rack 166 bygears 164. As thecables 170 are actuated, linear motion in theouter gear rack 165 is transferred to thegears 164. Thegears 164, which are attached via their axles to thecarrier 168, are forced to rotate. Theinner rack 166 transverses linearly along thecarrier 168. In this embodiment, theinner rack 166 acts as the means by which the clip could be formed and deployed. In effect, theinner rack 166 acts the same as themembers 422 inFIG. 8 , or asmembers 112 inFIG. 38 . -
FIGS. 47 and 48 depict a different embodiment of the invention, where the fulcrum portions are integral with theclip 174. As theclip 174 is loaded into the endoscope cap, thefulcrums 172 are temporarily deformed from the state shown inFIG. 47 , to the state shown inFIG. 48 . This puts thefulcrums 172 in the necessary position so that theclip 174 can be bent. After a force is applied (by a piston, or other means described in this disclosure) to theclip 174 and theclip 174 is compressed onto the tissue, thefulcrums 172 can be released. Thefulcrums 172 need to be released form the position shown inFIG. 48 , and returned to the position in FIG. 47 so that theclip 174 can be released from the endoscope cap. - In a different embodiment of the surgical clip according to the invention, the clip is a multi legged clip (MLC) that includes a rigid ring portion and a plurality of legs that are hinged to and extend from the ring portion. The legs can move between an open and a closed configuration, and in the closed configuration are designed to compress the body tissue.
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FIG. 49 shows one embodiment of theMLC 208 that includes aring portion 210 andmultiple legs 212. Aratcheting mechanism 214 can be used to control the position of thelegs 212 relative to ringportion 210. For example,ratcheting mechanism 214 can allowlegs 212 to move freely from the open to the closed position, but not in the opposite direction. - The movement can also be allowed in increments. As shown in
FIG. 50 ,leg 212 pivots onring 210 through ahinge 216.Shaped notches 218 cooperate with one end oflegs 212 to form a ratchet that easily letslegs 212 move from open position A to closed position C, in predefined steps, but does not allow the opposite movement. - The legs themselves can have different shapes. Changing the leg geometry and placement can change the force of the tissue compression, the arc swept by the MLC legs during closure, and the overall size of the area compressed by the MLC. For example, thickening the cross section area of the leg or adding braces lengthwise, as shown in
FIGS. 51 c and 51 d increases the stiffness of the leg, as compared to the baseline configuration ofFIG. 51 a. This results in a greater force of compression of the tissue. A tapered end of the legs, as shown inFIG. 51 e leaves more space between the ends of the legs, so that more legs can fit in the MLC. However, this design would tend to compress the tissue with less force.FIGS. 51 a and 51 b depict different tips of the legs, where the blunt end ofFIG. 51 a tends to pinch more tissue, while the sharper end ofFIG. 51 b tends to better grip the pinched tissue. - The
MLC device 208 is deployed by an endoscope, while in the open position, shown inFIG. 52 , to the target site within the body. Thelegs 212 are then moved to the closed position shown inFIG. 53 by the deployment device afterMLC 208 is positioned over the tissue to be compressed. -
MLC 208 can be made of materials that have some level of biocompatibility. For example, the MLC can be made of polyethylene (high density, high or ultra high molecular weight), especially in a living hinge design described below. Alternatively, the MLC can be made of polypropylene, of Teflon, which is very biocompatible and very rigid, and of polyurethane, which is also rigid. The more rigid the material is, the more compression force the MLC can apply to the tissue. In a different exemplary embodiment, thering portion 210 and thelegs 212 can be made of different materials, and metals such as stainless steel and titanium can be used for one or both components. Composite materials and ceramics of implantable grade can also be used. Although the biocompatibility of the material in the MLC has no bearing on the mechanics of the device, when the MLC is used in a living body it should be biocompatible as described above. -
FIG. 54 shows an exemplary embodiment of a MLC and associated delivery device mounted on an endoscope.Delivery device 220 is mounted on the distal end ofendoscope 144, and includes theMLC 208, a retainingdevice 222, and the required actuators. The body of theMLC 208 is formed byring portion 210, which can fit around the outer diameter ofendoscope 144. A retainingdevice 222 can be used to preventMLC 208 from sliding off, and can include a movable catch. OnceMLC 208 is deployed, the catch is retracted, and theMLC 208 can slide off the end ofendoscope 144. - An exemplary embodiment of an actuator for the
legs 212 ofMLC 208 is shown inFIG. 55 . In this embodiment, thelegs 212 are connected at their tips withcables 224, that run along the endoscope to the proximal portion ofendoscope 144. The operator can thus closelegs 212 around the tissue to be compressed simply by pulling oncables 224. - A second embodiment of the actuating mechanism is shown in
FIG. 56 . In this example, apinion gear 226 is rotated remotely, for example by pulling astring 229 attached to the axis ofpinion gear 226.String 229 can also run throughendoscope 144. Rotation ofpinion 226 causes rack 228 to move, and in turn causeslegs 212 to close around the tissue. - Alternatively, the
legs 212 can be actuated by a resilient device such asspring 230, which can be a torsional spring shown inFIG. 57 .Spring 230 is attached to thering portion 210, and applies a force onlegs 212 to place them in the closed configuration. Any known method of keeping thelegs 212 in the open configuration can be used until theMLC 208 is in position over the tissue to be compressed. Once released, thespring 230 ofMLC 208 closeslegs 212 over the tissue. - In a different embodiment, an
outer sheath 232 can be slidably placed over theendoscope 144. In a retracted position, shown in the first frame ofFIG. 58 , thesheath 232 does not interfere withlegs 212, that are in the open configuration. Whensheath 232 is pushed to an extended position, shown in the second frame ofFIG. 58 , it forceslegs 212 to close, thus compressing the tissue placed betweenlegs 212. - In yet another example of deployment mechanism, shown in
FIG. 59 , one ormore pistons 234 are used to push on the upper portion oflegs 212, thus forcing them in the closed configuration.Pistons 234 can be operated, for example, by fluid such as saline injected through acylinder 236 that extends from the proximal to the distal end ofendoscope 144. -
FIG. 60 shown an embodiment of a release mechanism to separate theMLC 208 from thedelivery device 220. In this example, stitches 238 are formed between the upper edge ofMLC 212 and the lower lip of thedelivery device 220.Stitches 238 are formed bystring 240, which has one end that travels along theendoscope 144 to the proximal end. Afterlegs 212 have been closed to compress the tissue,string 240 is pulled at the proximal end ofendoscope 144, so thatstitches 238 unravel, andMLC 212 is released fromdelivery device 220. - A different embodiment of the release mechanism is shown in
FIG. 61 . In this case, anelastomeric seal 242 attaches thering portion 210 ofMLC 208 to the lower end ofdelivery device 220. AfterMLC 208 is deployed,string 240′ is pulled from the proximal end ofendoscope 144, and, as it is pulled, cuts throughelastomeric seal 242, releasingMLC 208. - Alternative embodiments of the release mechanism are shown in
FIGS. 62 , 63 and 64. In the example ofFIG. 62 , a snap fit is formed betweenshaped protrusion 244 extending fromring portion 210 and acorresponding groove 245 formed indelivery device 220. Once theMLC 208 is closed around the tissue, a force can be applied toMLC 208 to disengage it from thedelivery device 220. For example, the force can be applied by thesame piston 234 used to closelegs 212, or by any arrangement of wires or separate pistons operable from the proximal end ofendoscope 144. -
FIG. 63 shows a different catch configuration, where acatch 246 extending fromring portion 210 engages agroove 248 formed indelivery device 220. AfterMLC 208 is attached to the tissue,piston 234′ deflects catch 246 away fromgroove 248, thus releasingMLC 208 from the delivery device.Piston 234′ can be the same piston that closeslegs 212, or a separate piston. Alternatively, catch 246′ can be formed on thedelivery device 220 and groove 248′ can be formed inring portion 210, as shown inFIG. 64 . A piston orsheath 250 can then be moved to disengagecatch 246′ fromgroove 248′. - The design of the hinges between
legs 212 andring portion 210 affects both the function and the manufacturing methods for theMLC 208. In embodiments where thelegs 212 and thering portion 210 are formed of one piece, the connection will be a “living hinge” as shown inFIG. 66 . This configuration requires a more complex mold, but simplifies the assembly step. In addition, thelegs 212 can be molded such that they are naturally in the open position, simplifying deployment. - Depending on the position of the legs, the hinge can be positioned either on top or on the bottom edge of
ring portion 210. As shown inFIG. 65 , whenlegs 212 are placed outside ofring portion 210, thehinge 216′ is preferably located on the top edge. If thelegs 212 are placed inside ofring 210, as shown inFIG. 66 ,hinge 216 is preferably on the lower edge ofring portion 210. - In a different exemplary embodiment shown in
FIG. 67 , the living hinge is replaced by a pin joint. In this example, pins 252 are formed inleg 212, and pin receivingholes 254 are formed inring portion 210. The opposite configuration can also be used, with the pins extending fromring portion 210. When a pin configuration is used, thelegs 212 andring portion 210 can be made separately, possibly of different materials. However, it may be necessary to use a hinge or spring to urge the legs in either the closed or open configuration for ease of insertion. For example, alatch 256 is shown inFIG. 68 to maintainlegs 212 in the open configuration. - In a different embodiment, a four bar mechanism can be used to attach
legs 212 to ringportion 210. As shown inFIG. 69 , the upper andlower bars legs 212 to pivot and tilt inward to the closed position. Any of the actuating mechanisms discussed above can be used to operate the four bar hinge, such as cables, gears or pistons. - Various design of the snap fit mechanism used to control pivotal movement of the legs can be used within the scope of the invention. The design of the snap fit permits to tailor the closed position of the legs, and the force exerted by the legs on the compressed tissue.
FIG. 66 shows asnap fit 262 havingseveral snaps 264 that engage the top portion ofleg 212. This design keeps the interference between thelegs 212 and the snap fit 262 to remain constant as the legs close. It also allows for more legs to be fit onMLC 208, thus permitting greater variability of compressive force being applied. -
FIG. 70 shows a similar arrangement, but with the snap fits 262′ engaging theleg 212 on the sides rather than the top portion. In this case, eachsnap 264′ can be larger than the other, increasing the compression force by increasing the interference betweenleg 212 andring portion 210. - As shown in
FIG. 71 , snap fits 266 can be used in the hinges of a four bar mechanism, instead of between theleg 212 and thering portion 210. This design allows separation and control of the vertical and angular motion of the legs relative the ring. - The ratchet design can also be reversed, with the ratchet teeth being formed on the legs. For example, as shown in
FIG. 72 ,leg 212 can have aratchet 269 that cooperates with a spring loadedpawl 270 mounted onring portion 210. In this manner, it is possible to mount more legs on theMLC 208, giving more flexibility in compressing the tissue. - It is apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the various embodiments for components of the invention described herein can be matched as required for the specific applications, while remaining within the scope of the invention.
- The present invention may be utilized for any of a variety of different applications and surgical procedures. Whereas the present invention may be utilized in endoscopic techniques for clipping bleeding, or potentially bleeding, peptic ulcers, either gastric or duodenal, other uses of the present invention are contemplated. For example, the present invention can be utilized for all hemorrhaging, or potentially hemorrhaging, gastro-intestinal lesions. These include all of the indications presently known for the traditional treatments. A partial list includes:
- Esophageal Varices and ulcers
- Mallory-Weiss Tears
- Gastric erosions
- Esophagitis
- Erosive Duodenitis
- Tumors
- Angiodysplasia
- Bleeding polyp stalks
- Diverticular Bleeding
- Other endoscopic indications could be developed for clinically induced wounds. A representative list which is not intended to be all inclusive includes:
- Laparoscopic repair of Gall Bladder perforation during Cholecystectomy
- Repair of perforations to biopsy or mucosectomy
- Repair of excessive bleeding due to biopsy or mucosectomy
- Repair of incomplete resections
- Closing of induced wounds to gain access through GI lumens into other anatomical areas like the outside of the gall bladder, liver, and pancreas
- Colonic perforation related to colonoscopy
- There are also vascular applications for the surgical clip and delivery system. Miniaturization of the surgical clip and the delivery system could permit vascular repair. Visualization could be either direct, radiograph, MRI or sonic. The applications are for minimally invasive surgery, aneurysm repair and graph/implant attachment.
- Again, as discussed above, the present invention could be utilized for any of a variety of procedures, including to close an organ perforation from inside a lumen by approximating and compressing the wound edges of the perforated tissue.
- The disclosed embodiments are illustrative of the various ways in which the present invention may be practiced. Other embodiments can be implemented by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
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40. A hemostatic clip adapted to compress tissue, comprising:
a ring portion adapted to be releasably mounted around a distal end of an endoscope;
a plurality of legs attached to the ring portion, each of the legs being movable between an open position and a closed position to compress tissue; and
a plurality of hinges, each of the hinges connecting a corresponding one of the legs to the ring portion.
41. The clip according to claim 40 , wherein at least one of the hinges is a living hinge.
42. The clip according to claim 40 , wherein at least one of the hinges is a pin and slot hinge, the pin extending from one of the ring portion and the leg connected to the hinge.
43. The clip according to claim 40 , further comprising a catch to mechanically retain the legs in the open position.
44. The clip according to claim 40 , wherein at least one of the hinges is a four bar mechanism.
45. The clip according to claim 40 , further comprising resilient devices adapted to urge the legs in one of the open and closed positions.
46. The clip according to claim 40 , wherein the ring includes shaped notches that cooperate with one end of the legs to form a ratchet mechanism.
47. A device for compressing tissue, comprising:
an endoscope; and
a clip including a ring portion releasably mounted around a distal end of the endoscope and a plurality of legs attached to the ring portion, each of the legs being movable between an open position and a closed position to compress tissue, the plurality of legs attached to the ring portion via a plurality of hinges, each of the hinges connecting a corresponding one of the legs to the ring portion.
48. The device according to claim 47 , wherein at least one of the hinges is a living hinge.
49. The device according to claim 47 , wherein at least one of the hinges is a pin and slot hinge, the pin extending from one of the ring portion and the leg connected to the hinge.
50. The device according to claim 47 , further comprising a catch to mechanically retain the legs in the open position.
51. The device according to claim 47 , wherein at least one of the hinges is a four bar mechanism.
52. The device according to claim 47 , further comprising resilient devices adapted to urge the legs in one of the open and closed positions.
53. The device according to claim 47 , wherein the ring includes shaped notches that cooperate with one end of the legs to form a ratchet mechanism.
54. The device according to claim 47 , further comprising a string attached to distal tips of the legs and extending to a proximal portion of the endoscope such that pulling the string proximally relative to the endoscope moves the legs from the open position to the distal position.
55. The device according to claim 47 , further comprising a rack and pinion mechanism in contact with the legs to move the legs from the open position to the closed position.
56. The device according to claim 47 , further comprising a sheath slidably mounted over a distal portion of the endoscope and movable between a proximal configuration in which the sheath is proximal of the legs to a distal configuration in which the sheath extends over the legs to move the legs from the open position to the closed position.
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