Inventors:
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 - Lancaster MA, US
Edward C. Page - Baldwinville MA, US
Sean J. Silva - North Reading MA, US
David T. Zelonis - Pepperell MA, US
Assignee:
C.R. Bard, Inc. - Murray Hill NJ
International Classification:
A61B 1/00
US Classification:
600104, 600156, 606139, 606144
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.