NATURAL ORIFICE TRANSLUMINAL ENDOSCOPIC DEVICES FOR CLOSURE OF LUMINAL PERFORATIONS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

摘要

Devices include at least two spaced apart flexible legs formed of a shape memory material, each leg having a respective free end configured to engage local tissue. The devices can also include at least one resilient member having opposing end portions, a respective end portion being attached to each leg at a location away from the free end. The resilient member is configured to take on a stretched configuration inside an endoscope during delivery. Alternatively or additionally, the devices include a cinch that is configured to snugly hold portions of both legs to force the legs closer together.