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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 26, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 16, 2010
Harold M. Aznoian, North Andover, MA (US);
Richard L. Costa, Burlington, MA (US);
John Dimitriou, Stow, MA (US);
Richard A. Gambale, Tyngsboro, MA (US);
Peter J. Lukin, Norfolk, MA (US);
Edward C. Page, Baldwinville, MA (US);
Sean J. Silva, North Reading, MA (US);
David T. Zelonis, Pepperell, MA (US);
Harold M. Aznoian, North Andover, MA (US);
Richard L. Costa, Burlington, MA (US);
John Dimitriou, Stow, MA (US);
Richard A. Gambale, Tyngsboro, MA (US);
Peter J. Lukin, Norfolk, MA (US);
Edward C. Page, Baldwinville, MA (US);
Sean J. Silva, North Reading, MA (US);
David T. Zelonis, Pepperell, MA (US);
C.R. Bard, Inc., Murray Hill, NJ (US);
Abstract
An integrated endoscope and accessory treatment device is provided. The device employs a medical treatment device at its distal end that is combined with the endoscope as a complete system. The treatment device is controlled by integrated elements at the proximal end of the endoscope. The treatment devices may include tissue apposition devices, tissue cutting devices, forceps and others.