Abstract: An intraluminal graft and method for inserting the same are provided including a biocompatible body, anchors attached to surface of the body, and an engine that includes an engine coil positioned within and attached to the body. The coil also is configured for attachment to an insertion device.

Abstract: An insertion device for an intraluminal graft is provided, including a deployment catheter which has a deployment shaft and an expanding frame with an umbrella-like assembly. The assembly is suitable for radially expanding a graft. The device also includes a deployment grip connected to the deployment shaft. A coil interposed between the deployment grip and the expanding frame resiliently urges the expanding frame, with the deployment grip reversibly operating the expanding frame thereby. The deployment catheter collapses for removal from the vessel lumen after the intraluminal graft has been introduced therein. This intraluminal graft is deployed through a catheter and expanded in place to anchor the graft to the vessel wall. The expanding frame is then collapsed and withdrawn from the lumen. The insertion device also can be configured as an intraluminal dilation device that can be used to dilate a lumen and to ensnare an intraluminal object.

Abstract: Hand-held surgical assembly for use in performing a laparoscopic medical procedure, comprising a housing. An actuator tube having a bore therein is slidably mounted in the housing. A handle operated mechanism is carried by the housing for causing reciprocatory movement of the actuator tube assembly within the housing.

Abstract: Hand-held endoscopy assembly for use in performing a medical procedure comprising a hand-held endoscopy device having a bore extending therethrough. A surgical tool is removably mounted in the bore and is retained in a fixed longitudinal position within the device while permitting rotation of the tool in the device. A valve in the bore establishes a substantially fluid-tight seal between the bore and the tool.

Abstract: A clip applier tool comprising an elongate tubular member having a bore extending therethrough and having proximal and distal extremities. A push rod is slidably mounted in the bore and has proximal and distal extremities. An actuator is mounted in said bore in said tubular member. The actuator means is connected to the distal extremity of the push-pull rod. First and second clip applier jaw members are mounted in the bore in said tubular member and have proximal and distal extremities. A pivotal connection connects the proximal extremities of the jaw members to the distal extremity of the actuator.

Abstract: A device for the collection and removal of body tissue and/or parts in laparoscopic surgery having an elongated tubular member with proximal and distal extremities and a bore extending therethrough. A sack formed of a flexible material with an opening therein is secured by a rod inside the tubular member to the distal extremity of the elongated tubular member. A drawstring is secured to the sack and circumscribes the opening of the sack and controls the opening and closing of the sack. The drawstring extends into the bore and is connected to a slide mounted around the tubular member. A handle is secured to the proximal extremity of the tubular member and finger rings are secured to the proximal extremity of the slide. Movement of the slide towards the distal extremity of the tubular member opens the sack once inside the patient for receiving the tissue or body part, while movement of the slide in a distal direction causes the sack to close to capture the tissue or body part.