WO2010025233A1 - Stapling device for closing perforations - Google Patents

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WO2010025233A1
WO2010025233A1 PCT/US2009/055167 US2009055167W WO2010025233A1 WO 2010025233 A1 WO2010025233 A1 WO 2010025233A1 US 2009055167 W US2009055167 W US 2009055167W WO 2010025233 A1 WO2010025233 A1 WO 2010025233A1
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John A. Karpiel
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Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc.
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61BDIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B17/00Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B17/0057Implements for plugging an opening in the wall of a hollow or tubular organ, e.g. for sealing a vessel puncture or closing a cardiac septal defect
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    • A61B17/064Surgical staples, i.e. penetrating the tissue
    • A61B17/0643Surgical staples, i.e. penetrating the tissue with separate closing member, e.g. for interlocking with staple
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    • A61B17/10Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for applying or removing wound clamps, e.g. containing only one clamp or staple; Wound clamp magazines
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    • A61B17/00Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B17/12Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels, umbilical cord
    • A61B17/12009Implements for ligaturing other than by clamps or clips, e.g. using a loop with a slip knot
    • A61B17/12013Implements for ligaturing other than by clamps or clips, e.g. using a loop with a slip knot for use in minimally invasive surgery, e.g. endoscopic surgery
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    • A61B17/00Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B17/0057Implements for plugging an opening in the wall of a hollow or tubular organ, e.g. for sealing a vessel puncture or closing a cardiac septal defect
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  • Perforations in the walls of internal organs may be naturally occurring, or formed intentionally or unintentionally.
  • numerous medical devices and methods employing sutures, adhesives, clips, staples, anchors and the like. Many of these devices typically employ one or more sutures, the strands of which must be brought together and fixed in place in order to close the perforation.
  • the present invention provides medical devices and systems for easily and reliably closing a perforation in tissue.
  • a medical device constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention, includes a tubular member having a distal end, an exterior surface and an interior space.
  • a carrier element extends along the exterior surface and around the distal end of the tubular member.
  • An elastic band is positioned on the carrier element around the exterior surface of the tubular member.
  • a staple is positioned within the interior space of a tubular member and includes first and second prongs which are spaced apart and translatable relative to one another.
  • the carrier element is structured to deliver the elastic band beyond the distal end of the tubular member where upon the elastic band contracts and engages the staple to translate the first and second prongs towards each other.
  • the tubular member may define a slot extending proximally from the distal end, and a portion of the staple extends through the slot.
  • the elastic band engages the portion of the staple extending through the slot, whereby distal translation of the elastic band causes distal translation of the staple.
  • the tubular member may define first and second slots, and first and second portions of the staple extend through the slots and engage the elastic band for distal translation.
  • the first prong of the staple may be linearly translatable relative to the second prong, or may be pivotable relative to the second prong.
  • a surgical staple for closing a perforation in tissue.
  • the staple generally includes a first prong having a first connector, a second prong having a second connector.
  • the first connector is adjustable relative to the second connector such that the first prong is translatable relative to the second prong.
  • each of the first and second prongs includes a first end defining a piercing tip. Translation of the first prong relative to the second prong draws the piercing tips into close proximity.
  • the first ends of the first and second prongs are curved, and preferably the first and second prongs are oriented such that the first ends curve towards each other.
  • Each of the first and second prongs includes a second end opposite the first end, each of the second ends extending outwardly to define a retaining tip.
  • the first connecting member is typically one of a rod in a first tube
  • the second connection member is typically one of a passageway formed in the second prong or a second tube sized to receive the first connecting member.
  • the first and second connection members are hinged portions pivotally connecting the first and second prongs. The first and second prongs may be biased away from each other.
  • a medical system for closing a perforation in tissue.
  • the medical system generally includes an endoscope having a channel and a tubular member fitted to the endoscope.
  • a carrier element extends along the exterior surface and around the distal end of the tubular member, and an elastic band is positioned on the carrier element around the exterior surface of the tubular member.
  • a staple is positioned within the interior space of the tubular member and includes a first prong spaced apart from a second prong and translatable relative thereto.
  • An actuator extends through the channel of the endoscope and is connected to the carrier element. Proximal retraction of the actuator delivers the elastic band beyond the distal end of the tubular member, whereupon the elastic band contracts. The elastic band engages the staple when it contracts to translate the first and second prongs towards each other.
  • the medical system may further include an advancing member extending to a channel of the endoscope and position to engage the staple. Distal translation of the advancing member causes distal translation of the staple.
  • the advancing member may be operably connected to the actuator such that distal translation of the advancing member is coordinated with proximal translation of the actuator.
  • the medical system may include one staple, and more preferably includes a plurality of staples arranged in series within the tubular member and a plurality of elastic bands positioned on the carrier element. The plurality of staples are preferably oriented such that their piercing tips face distally for engaging the tissue.
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view of a medical system constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is an end view of the medical system depicted in FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an end cap forming a portion of the medical system depicted in FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 4 is a side view of a surgical staple constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a side view similar to FIG. 4 showing deployment of the surgical staple by the medical system depicted in FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 6 is plan view showing deployment of a plurality of surgical staples to cause a perforation in tissue
  • FIG. 7 is a side view, partially in cross section, of an alternate embodiment of a surgical staple constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a side view of another alternate embodiment of a surgical staple constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a side view of the medical system depicted in FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 10 is an end view of an alternate embodiment of the medical system depicted in FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 1 1 is a cross-sectional view of the medical system depicted in
  • FIG. 10 The first figure.
  • FIG. 12 is a top view of a series of surgical staples forming a part of the medical system depicted in FIGS. 10 and 1 1.
  • proximal and distal refer to a position, direction, or orientation that is generally towards a physician during a medical procedure
  • distal refers to a position, direction, or orientation that is generally away from the physician and towards a target site within a patent's anatomy during a medical procedure.
  • proximal and distal portions of a device or bodily region may depend on the point of entry for the procedure (e.g., percutaneously or laparoscopically or endoscopically).
  • the medical system 20 generally comprises an endoscope 24 having a distal end 26 and a medical device 28 attached to the distal end 26 of the endoscope 24.
  • the medical device 28 includes an end cap 30, best seen in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 3, and can be adapted for a variety of different types of scopes.
  • the end cap 30 generally includes a tubular member 32 defining an interior space 34, and a collar 36 affixed to the tubular member 32 and sized to receive the endoscope 24 therein.
  • the end cap 30, and in particular the tubular member 32 may be connected to the endoscope 24 in various manners including differently structured collars 36, friction fits, adhesives and other mechanical attachment mechanisms.
  • the tubular member 32 may have various constructions, including members that are somewhat solid, so long as the member defines an interior space 34 sized to receive a staple as further described hereinbelow.
  • the tubular member 32 generally includes a distal end 35 and at least one slot 38. As best seen in FIGS. 1 and 2, the tubular member 32 defines two slots 38 which are circumferentially spaced apart by about 180 degrees, and extend proximally from the distal end 35 of the tubular member 32.
  • the medical device 28 further includes a carrier element 40 extending along the exterior surface of the tubular member 32 and around the distal end 35 of the tubular member 32.
  • One or more elastic bands 42 are positioned on the carrier element 40 and around the exterior surface of the tubular member 32.
  • the carrier element 40 has been depicted as a strand 44 comprising a thread or suture having a gripping member 46 formed thereon, such as knot in the suture. It will be recognized that numerous different types of carrier elements 40 may be employed, such as other strings, tethers, fabrics, strips of material, or tubular members which are sized to receive and distally translate a plurality of bands 42. See, for example, U.S. Patent Nos. 5,320,630 and 6,974,466, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
  • each staple 50 includes a first prong 52 and a second prong 54 which are spaced apart and translatable relative to one another.
  • the first and second prongs 52, 54 include first ends 56, 58 and opposing second ends 64, 66, respectively.
  • the first ends 56, 58 define piercing tips 60, which are shown are curved and oriented to point towards the opposing prong 54, 52.
  • the first prong 52 includes a first connection member 70 while the second prong 54 includes a second connection member 72.
  • the first connection member 70 is a rod or tube that is slidably received by the second connection member 72.
  • the second connection member 72 has been depicted in the form of a tube defining an interior lumen 74.
  • the connection members 70, 72 may be attached to the first and second prongs 52, 54 in many different manners, such as by mechanical fastening, welding, bonding, adhesives, integral formation (e.g. molding or casting) or the like.
  • the piercing tip 60 of the first and second prongs 52, 54 are oriented within the end cap 30 to face distally for piercing the tissue 12, as shown in FIG. 4.
  • each staple extends through the slots 38 in the tubular member 32, and more particularly the first and second connection members 70, 72 each extend through one slot 38.
  • the first and second connection members 70, 72 may be engaged by the bands 42 positioned around the exterior of the end cap 30 and on the carrier element 40.
  • the endoscope 24 typically includes an accessory channel 17, and the medical device 28 further includes an actuator extending through the channel 17 and connected to the carrier element 40.
  • Proximal retraction of the actuator 48 causes the carrier element 40 to move distally over the exterior surface of the tubular member 32, which in turn delivers the elastic bands 42 beyond the distal end 35 of the tubular member 32 and end cap 30.
  • each staple 50 includes portions extending through slots 38 and engaging the elastic bands 42, the staples 50 are also moved distally beyond the distal end 35 of the tubular member 32.
  • the elastic band 42 contracts, and in particular engages the staple to translate the first and second prongs 52, 54 towards each other.
  • Deployment of the medical system 20 and medical device 28 generally includes delivering the endoscope 24 (having the medical device 28 attached thereto) through the bodily lumen of a patient to a desired location adjacent a perforation 14 formed in tissue 12. As shown in FIG. 4, the medical system 20 may be advanced such that the piercing tips 60 of the leading staple 50 engage the tissue 12 on opposite sides of the perforation 14.
  • the endoscope 24 will typically include a visualization device 15 (FIG. 2) which can assist in placement of each staple 50.
  • the actuator 48 may be proximally retracted to pull the carrier element 40 around the distal end 35 of the tubular member 32, and likewise carry with it an elastic band 42.
  • Distal movement of the elastic band 42 will cause distal movement of the staple 50, embedding or further embedding the prongs 52, 54 of the staple 50 into the tissue 12.
  • the elastic band 42 Once the elastic band 42 has passed beyond the distal end 35 of the tubular member 32, its natural elasticity causes it to contract. Based on the relative positioning of the elastic band 42 and the prongs 52, 54 of the staple 50, contraction of the elastic band 42 causes the first and second prongs 52, 54 to be drawn closer together as shown in FIG. 5.
  • the second connection member 72 slidably received the first connection member 70, such that the first and second prongs 52, 54 linear translate relative to one another and draw the perforation 14 closed.
  • a plurality of staples 50 may be deployed along a perforation 14 to close the perforation 14 along its entire length. In this manner, the perforation in tissue may be reliably closed without the need for sutures or other devices.
  • FIG. 7 One alternate embodiment of a surgical staple 150 is shown in FIG. 7.
  • the staple 150 again includes a first prong 152 and a second prong 154 defining first ends 156, 158 having piercing tips 160, 162.
  • the piercing tips 160, 162 are not curved to face towards each other, but generally face parallel to one another, and when loaded in the end cap 30 are distally facing.
  • the second ends 164, 166 of the first and second prongs 152, 154 again flare outwardly to retain the elastic band thereon.
  • first connection member 170 is a rod connected to the first prong 152
  • second connection 172 is a passageway formed in the second prong 154.
  • the passageway 172 is sized to slidably receive the rod 170 of the first prong 152.
  • spring 175 may be provided between the first and second prongs 152, 154 to bias the two elements apart, thereby promoting placement of each piercing tip 160, 162 on opposing sides of a perforation 14.
  • the first prong 252 and second prong 254 have a shape similar to the embodiment of FIGS. 1-6, including first ends 252, 254 defining piercing tips 260, 264 and opposing second ends 264, 266.
  • the first connection member 270 and second connection member 272 are hinged portions which are pivotally connected about a pivot 274. As such, the first prong 252 and second 254 are pivotable relative to one another to open and close the space between the piercing tips 260, 262. Similar to the embodiment of FIG.
  • a spring 275 or other biasing element may be located between the first and second prongs 252, 254 (or located between the first and second connection member 270, 272) to bias the prongs 252, 254 away from one another.
  • a scissor like pivot may also be used.
  • the medical system 20 is also subject to several variations.
  • the endoscope 24 is shown having a handle assembly 18 and a port for the accessory channel 17.
  • the actuator 48 extends through the accessory channel 17 and a control knob 19 is connected to the actuator 48 for winding it up on a spool connected to the knob 19 (or the knob 19 forms a spool).
  • a medical system 320 and medical device 328 include all of the elements of previously discussed embodiments, including an end cap 330 and a carrier element 340 positioned along the exterior surface of tube 332.
  • the carrier element receives a plurality of elastic bands 342 positioned within recesses formed between engaging elements 346 of the carrier element 340.
  • the medical system 320 further includes an advancing member 380 having a pusher 382 with a forked distal end defined by tines 384, 386 which are structured to extend around a staple 350 and in particular the connector 370 of the staple 350.
  • the advancing member 380 and actuating member 348 are connected together such that proximal retraction of the actuating member 348 causes distal advancement of the advancing member 380.
  • these elements may be connected through the control 319 such that operation of the control knob 319 coordinates the movement of the carrier element 340 and elastic bands 342 relative to the advancing member 380 in the staple 350.
  • a series of staples 50 may be placed in series such that the first ends 56, 58 of the prongs 52, 54 abut against the second ends 64, 66 of the adjacent staple 50.
  • a single advancing member such as the advancing member 380 shown in FIGS. 10 and 1 1 , may be used to press upon one end of the series of staples 50 to translate the entire series of staples 50 distally for placement in the tissue 12 enclosure of the perforation 14.

Abstract

Medical devices and systems for easily and reliably closing a perforation in tissue. One embodiment of a medical device for use with a scope includes a tubular member having a distal end, an exterior surface and an interior space. A carrier element extends along the exterior surface and around the distal end of the tubular member. An elastic band is positioned on the carrier element around the exterior surface of the tubular member. A staple is positioned within the interior space of a tubular member and includes first and second prongs which are spaced apart and translatable relative to one another. The carrier element is structured to deliver the elastic band beyond the distal end of the tubular member where upon the elastic band contracts and engages the staple to translate the first and second prongs towards each other.

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STAPLING DEVICE FOR CLOSING PERFORATIONS
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application serial no. 61/093,067 filed on August 29, 2008, entitled "STAPLING DEVICE FOR CLOSING PERFORATIONS" the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Perforations in the walls of internal organs may be naturally occurring, or formed intentionally or unintentionally. In order to permanently close these perforations and allow the tissue to properly heal, numerous medical devices and methods have been developed employing sutures, adhesives, clips, staples, anchors and the like. Many of these devices typically employ one or more sutures, the strands of which must be brought together and fixed in place in order to close the perforation.
[0003] Manually tying sutures strands together to close a perforation can be very complex and time consuming. For example, a significant level of skill and coordination is required by the medical professional, especially when the perforation and sutures are difficult to access within the body, such as in endoscopic or laparoscopic procedures. The numerous difficulties with manually tying sutures are well documented. In order to address these and other issues of manual suture tying, various automatic suture tying systems have been developed. Unfortunately, such automatic systems are often complex and costly, difficult to use, and limited in the variety of situations where they may be employed.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] The present invention provides medical devices and systems for easily and reliably closing a perforation in tissue. One embodiment of a medical device, constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention, includes a tubular member having a distal end, an exterior surface and an interior space. A carrier element extends along the exterior surface and around the distal end of the tubular member. An elastic band is positioned on the carrier element around the exterior surface of the tubular member. A staple is positioned within the interior space of a tubular member and includes first and second prongs which are spaced apart and translatable relative to one another. The carrier element is structured to deliver the elastic band beyond the distal end of the tubular member where upon the elastic band contracts and engages the staple to translate the first and second prongs towards each other.
[0005] According to more detailed aspects of this embodiment, the tubular member may define a slot extending proximally from the distal end, and a portion of the staple extends through the slot. The elastic band engages the portion of the staple extending through the slot, whereby distal translation of the elastic band causes distal translation of the staple. Similarly, the tubular member may define first and second slots, and first and second portions of the staple extend through the slots and engage the elastic band for distal translation. The first prong of the staple may be linearly translatable relative to the second prong, or may be pivotable relative to the second prong.
[0006] According to another embodiment constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a surgical staple is provided for closing a perforation in tissue. The staple generally includes a first prong having a first connector, a second prong having a second connector. The first connector is adjustable relative to the second connector such that the first prong is translatable relative to the second prong. According to more detailed aspects of this embodiment, each of the first and second prongs includes a first end defining a piercing tip. Translation of the first prong relative to the second prong draws the piercing tips into close proximity. The first ends of the first and second prongs are curved, and preferably the first and second prongs are oriented such that the first ends curve towards each other. Each of the first and second prongs includes a second end opposite the first end, each of the second ends extending outwardly to define a retaining tip. The first connecting member is typically one of a rod in a first tube, and the second connection member is typically one of a passageway formed in the second prong or a second tube sized to receive the first connecting member. Alternatively, the first and second connection members are hinged portions pivotally connecting the first and second prongs. The first and second prongs may be biased away from each other.
[0007] In another embodiment constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a medical system is provided for closing a perforation in tissue. The medical system generally includes an endoscope having a channel and a tubular member fitted to the endoscope. A carrier element extends along the exterior surface and around the distal end of the tubular member, and an elastic band is positioned on the carrier element around the exterior surface of the tubular member. A staple is positioned within the interior space of the tubular member and includes a first prong spaced apart from a second prong and translatable relative thereto. An actuator extends through the channel of the endoscope and is connected to the carrier element. Proximal retraction of the actuator delivers the elastic band beyond the distal end of the tubular member, whereupon the elastic band contracts. The elastic band engages the staple when it contracts to translate the first and second prongs towards each other.
[0008] According to more detailed aspects of this embodiment, the medical system may further include an advancing member extending to a channel of the endoscope and position to engage the staple. Distal translation of the advancing member causes distal translation of the staple. The advancing member may be operably connected to the actuator such that distal translation of the advancing member is coordinated with proximal translation of the actuator. The medical system may include one staple, and more preferably includes a plurality of staples arranged in series within the tubular member and a plurality of elastic bands positioned on the carrier element. The plurality of staples are preferably oriented such that their piercing tips face distally for engaging the tissue.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] FIG. 1 is a plan view of a medical system constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention;
[0010] FIG. 2 is an end view of the medical system depicted in FIG. 1 ; [0011] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an end cap forming a portion of the medical system depicted in FIG. 1 ;
[0012] FIG. 4 is a side view of a surgical staple constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention;
[0013] FIG. 5 is a side view similar to FIG. 4 showing deployment of the surgical staple by the medical system depicted in FIG. 1 ;
[0014] FIG. 6 is plan view showing deployment of a plurality of surgical staples to cause a perforation in tissue;
[0015] FIG. 7 is a side view, partially in cross section, of an alternate embodiment of a surgical staple constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention;
[0016] FIG. 8 is a side view of another alternate embodiment of a surgical staple constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention;
[0017] FIG. 9 is a side view of the medical system depicted in FIG. 1 ;
[0018] FIG. 10 is an end view of an alternate embodiment of the medical system depicted in FIG. 1 ;
[0019] FIG. 1 1 is a cross-sectional view of the medical system depicted in
FIG. 10; and
[0020] FIG. 12 is a top view of a series of surgical staples forming a part of the medical system depicted in FIGS. 10 and 1 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0021] In the present application, the terms "proximal" and "proximally" refer to a position, direction, or orientation that is generally towards a physician during a medical procedure, while the terms "distal" and "distally" refer to a position, direction, or orientation that is generally away from the physician and towards a target site within a patent's anatomy during a medical procedure. Thus, "proximal" and "distal" portions of a device or bodily region may depend on the point of entry for the procedure (e.g., percutaneously or laparoscopically or endoscopically). [0022] Turning now to the figures, FIG. 1 is a plan view of a medical system
20 for closing a perforation 14 in tissue 12 (see FIG. 4) constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention. The medical system 20 generally comprises an endoscope 24 having a distal end 26 and a medical device 28 attached to the distal end 26 of the endoscope 24. The medical device 28 includes an end cap 30, best seen in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 3, and can be adapted for a variety of different types of scopes. The end cap 30 generally includes a tubular member 32 defining an interior space 34, and a collar 36 affixed to the tubular member 32 and sized to receive the endoscope 24 therein. It will be recognized that the end cap 30, and in particular the tubular member 32, may be connected to the endoscope 24 in various manners including differently structured collars 36, friction fits, adhesives and other mechanical attachment mechanisms. Likewise, the tubular member 32 may have various constructions, including members that are somewhat solid, so long as the member defines an interior space 34 sized to receive a staple as further described hereinbelow. The tubular member 32 generally includes a distal end 35 and at least one slot 38. As best seen in FIGS. 1 and 2, the tubular member 32 defines two slots 38 which are circumferentially spaced apart by about 180 degrees, and extend proximally from the distal end 35 of the tubular member 32.
[0023] The medical device 28 further includes a carrier element 40 extending along the exterior surface of the tubular member 32 and around the distal end 35 of the tubular member 32. One or more elastic bands 42 are positioned on the carrier element 40 and around the exterior surface of the tubular member 32. The carrier element 40 has been depicted as a strand 44 comprising a thread or suture having a gripping member 46 formed thereon, such as knot in the suture. It will be recognized that numerous different types of carrier elements 40 may be employed, such as other strings, tethers, fabrics, strips of material, or tubular members which are sized to receive and distally translate a plurality of bands 42. See, for example, U.S. Patent Nos. 5,320,630 and 6,974,466, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
[0024] One or more staples 50 are positioned within the interior space 34 of the tubular member 32. As best seen in FIG. 4, each staple 50 includes a first prong 52 and a second prong 54 which are spaced apart and translatable relative to one another. The first and second prongs 52, 54 include first ends 56, 58 and opposing second ends 64, 66, respectively. The first ends 56, 58 define piercing tips 60, which are shown are curved and oriented to point towards the opposing prong 54, 52.
[0025] Disclosed herein are several ways to provide adjustability to the staple
50 such that the first and second prongs 52, 54 are translatable relative to one another. In the embodiment depicted in FIG. 4, the first prong 52 includes a first connection member 70 while the second prong 54 includes a second connection member 72. The first connection member 70 is a rod or tube that is slidably received by the second connection member 72. The second connection member 72 has been depicted in the form of a tube defining an interior lumen 74. The connection members 70, 72 may be attached to the first and second prongs 52, 54 in many different manners, such as by mechanical fastening, welding, bonding, adhesives, integral formation (e.g. molding or casting) or the like. [0026] As best seen in FIG. 1 , the piercing tip 60 of the first and second prongs 52, 54 are oriented within the end cap 30 to face distally for piercing the tissue 12, as shown in FIG. 4. As best seen in FIG. 2, each staple extends through the slots 38 in the tubular member 32, and more particularly the first and second connection members 70, 72 each extend through one slot 38. As such, the first and second connection members 70, 72 may be engaged by the bands 42 positioned around the exterior of the end cap 30 and on the carrier element 40. [0027] The endoscope 24 typically includes an accessory channel 17, and the medical device 28 further includes an actuator extending through the channel 17 and connected to the carrier element 40. Proximal retraction of the actuator 48 causes the carrier element 40 to move distally over the exterior surface of the tubular member 32, which in turn delivers the elastic bands 42 beyond the distal end 35 of the tubular member 32 and end cap 30. Similarly, because each staple 50 includes portions extending through slots 38 and engaging the elastic bands 42, the staples 50 are also moved distally beyond the distal end 35 of the tubular member 32. Upon being freed from the end cap 30, the elastic band 42 contracts, and in particular engages the staple to translate the first and second prongs 52, 54 towards each other. The second ends 64, 66 of the first and second prongs 52, 54 may be curved, bent or otherwise extend outwardly to define a retaining tip which is sized to receive and retain the elastic band 40 on the staple 50. [0028] Deployment of the medical system 20 and medical device 28 generally includes delivering the endoscope 24 (having the medical device 28 attached thereto) through the bodily lumen of a patient to a desired location adjacent a perforation 14 formed in tissue 12. As shown in FIG. 4, the medical system 20 may be advanced such that the piercing tips 60 of the leading staple 50 engage the tissue 12 on opposite sides of the perforation 14. The endoscope 24 will typically include a visualization device 15 (FIG. 2) which can assist in placement of each staple 50. Then, the actuator 48 may be proximally retracted to pull the carrier element 40 around the distal end 35 of the tubular member 32, and likewise carry with it an elastic band 42. Distal movement of the elastic band 42 will cause distal movement of the staple 50, embedding or further embedding the prongs 52, 54 of the staple 50 into the tissue 12. Once the elastic band 42 has passed beyond the distal end 35 of the tubular member 32, its natural elasticity causes it to contract. Based on the relative positioning of the elastic band 42 and the prongs 52, 54 of the staple 50, contraction of the elastic band 42 causes the first and second prongs 52, 54 to be drawn closer together as shown in FIG. 5. As depicted, the second connection member 72 slidably received the first connection member 70, such that the first and second prongs 52, 54 linear translate relative to one another and draw the perforation 14 closed. As shown in the top view of FIG. 6, a plurality of staples 50 may be deployed along a perforation 14 to close the perforation 14 along its entire length. In this manner, the perforation in tissue may be reliably closed without the need for sutures or other devices.
[0029] Many variations of the medical system 20 and medical device 28 will be apparent to those skilled in the art. One alternate embodiment of a surgical staple 150 is shown in FIG. 7. In this embodiment, the staple 150 again includes a first prong 152 and a second prong 154 defining first ends 156, 158 having piercing tips 160, 162. In this embodiment, it will be seen that the piercing tips 160, 162 are not curved to face towards each other, but generally face parallel to one another, and when loaded in the end cap 30 are distally facing. The second ends 164, 166 of the first and second prongs 152, 154 again flare outwardly to retain the elastic band thereon. It can also been seen in this embodiment the first connection member 170 is a rod connected to the first prong 152, while the second connection 172 is a passageway formed in the second prong 154. The passageway 172 is sized to slidably receive the rod 170 of the first prong 152. Finally, it will also be noted that spring 175 may be provided between the first and second prongs 152, 154 to bias the two elements apart, thereby promoting placement of each piercing tip 160, 162 on opposing sides of a perforation 14.
[0030] Yet another embodiment of a surgical staple 250 has been depicted in
FIG. 8. In this embodiment, the first prong 252 and second prong 254 have a shape similar to the embodiment of FIGS. 1-6, including first ends 252, 254 defining piercing tips 260, 264 and opposing second ends 264, 266. In this embodiment, the first connection member 270 and second connection member 272 are hinged portions which are pivotally connected about a pivot 274. As such, the first prong 252 and second 254 are pivotable relative to one another to open and close the space between the piercing tips 260, 262. Similar to the embodiment of FIG. 7, a spring 275 or other biasing element may be located between the first and second prongs 252, 254 (or located between the first and second connection member 270, 272) to bias the prongs 252, 254 away from one another. A scissor like pivot may also be used.
[0031] As shown in FIGS. 9-1 1 , the medical system 20 is also subject to several variations. In FIG. 9, the endoscope 24 is shown having a handle assembly 18 and a port for the accessory channel 17. In particular, the actuator 48 extends through the accessory channel 17 and a control knob 19 is connected to the actuator 48 for winding it up on a spool connected to the knob 19 (or the knob 19 forms a spool). In a related embodiment shown in FIGS. 10 and 1 1 , a medical system 320 and medical device 328 include all of the elements of previously discussed embodiments, including an end cap 330 and a carrier element 340 positioned along the exterior surface of tube 332. The carrier element receives a plurality of elastic bands 342 positioned within recesses formed between engaging elements 346 of the carrier element 340. In this embodiment, the medical system 320 further includes an advancing member 380 having a pusher 382 with a forked distal end defined by tines 384, 386 which are structured to extend around a staple 350 and in particular the connector 370 of the staple 350. In this embodiment, the advancing member 380 and actuating member 348 are connected together such that proximal retraction of the actuating member 348 causes distal advancement of the advancing member 380. As shown in FIG. 10, these elements may be connected through the control 319 such that operation of the control knob 319 coordinates the movement of the carrier element 340 and elastic bands 342 relative to the advancing member 380 in the staple 350.
[0032] Finally, and as shown in FIG. 12, a series of staples 50 may be placed in series such that the first ends 56, 58 of the prongs 52, 54 abut against the second ends 64, 66 of the adjacent staple 50. In this manner, a single advancing member, such as the advancing member 380 shown in FIGS. 10 and 1 1 , may be used to press upon one end of the series of staples 50 to translate the entire series of staples 50 distally for placement in the tissue 12 enclosure of the perforation 14. [0033] The foregoing description of various embodiments of the invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise embodiments disclosed. Numerous modifications or variations are possible in light of the above teachings. The embodiments discussed were chosen and described to provide the best illustration of the principles of the invention and its practical application to thereby enable one of ordinary skill in the art to utilize the invention in various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. All such modifications and variations are within the scope of the invention as determined by the appended claims when interpreted in accordance with the breadth to which they are fairly, legally, and equitably entitled.

Claims

1. A medical device for closing a perforation in tissue, the medical device comprising: a tubular member having a distal end, an exterior surface and an interior space; a carrier element extending along the exterior surface and around the distal end of the tubular member; an elastic band positioned on the carrier element around the exterior surface of the tubular member; a staple positioned within the interior space of the tubular member and translatable beyond the distal end of the tubular member, the staple including a first prong spaced apart from a second prong, the first prong translatable relative to the second prong; and the carrier element structured to deliver the elastic band beyond the distal end of the tubular member whereupon the elastic band contracts, the elastic band engaging the staple when it contracts to translate the first and second prongs towards each other.
2. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the tubular member defines a slot extending proximally from the distal end, a portion of the staple extending through the slot.
3. The medical device of claim 2, wherein the elastic band engages the portion of the staple extending through the slot, whereby distal translation of the elastic band causes distal translation of the staple.
4. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the tubular member defines first and second slots extending proximally from the distal end, a first portion of the staple extending through the first slot and a second portion of the staple extending through the second slot, and wherein the elastic band engages the first and second portions of the staple.
5. The medical device of claim 1 , further comprising an advancing member extending through the tubular member and positioned to engage and distally translate the staple.
6. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the first prong is linearly translatable relative to the second prong.
7. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the first prong is pivotable relative to the second prong.
8. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the staple further includes a first connector attached to the first prong and a second connector attached to the second prong, and wherein the first connector slidably receives the second connector.
9. A medical system having the medical device of claim 1 , the medical system further comprising: an endoscope having a channel, the tubular member fitted to the endoscope; and an actuator extending through the channel of the endoscope and connected to the carrier element, proximal retraction of the actuator delivering the elastic band beyond the distal end of the tubular member whereupon the elastic band contracts, the elastic band engaging the staple when it contracts to translate the first and second prongs towards each other.
10. The medical system of claim 9, further comprising an advancing member extending through a channel of the endoscope and positioned to engage the staple, distal translation of the advancing member causing distal translation of the staple.
1 1. The medical system of claim 10, the advancing member being operably connected to the actuator such that distal translation of the advancing member is coordinated with proximal translation of the actuator.
12. The medical system of claim 10, wherein the advancing member is connected to the actuator, and wherein distal translation of the advancing member causes proximal translation of the actuator.
13. The medical system of claim 9, further comprising a plurality of staples arranged in series within the tubular member and a plurality of elastic bands positioned on the carrier element, wherein the prongs of the plurality of staples include a plurality of first ends defining piercing tips, the piercing tips of the plurality of staples facing distally.
14. A surgical staple for closing a perforation in tissue, the staple comprising: a first prong having a first connector attached thereto the first prong including a first end defining a piercing tip structured to pierce tissue; a second prong having a second connector attached thereto the second prong including a first end defining a piercing tip structured to pierce tissue; and the first connector adjustable relative to the second connector such that the first prong is translatable relative to the second prong to draw the piercing tips into close proximity.
15. The surgical staple of claim 14, wherein the first ends of the first and second prongs are curved, and wherein the first and second prongs are oriented such that the first ends curve towards each other.
16. The surgical staple of claim 14, wherein each of the first and second prongs include a second end opposite the first end, and wherein each of the second ends laterally project away to define a retaining tip.
17. The surgical staple of claim 14, wherein the first connecting member is a rod and the second connecting member is a passageway formed in the second prong.
18. The surgical staple of claim 14, wherein the first connecting member is one of a rod and a first tube, and wherein the second connection member is a second tube sized to receive the first connecting member.
19. The surgical staple of claim 14, wherein the first and second prongs are biased away from each other.
20. The surgical staple of claim 14, wherein the first and second connection members are hinge portions pivotally connecting the first and second prongs.
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