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- the invention relates to structures and methods for joining parts together.
- the invention relates to a securement structure for joining a ligation banding cap to an endoscope or the like.
- Ligation is a medical procedure whereby a physician ties off or mechanically constricts a piece of body tissue with a ligature such as a suture, clip or band.
- a ligature such as a suture, clip or band.
- the purpose of ligation may be to impede or obstruct the flow of blood, fluids and/or other bodily materials through the tissue.
- a physician can remove target tissue by ligating it to obstruct circulation through the target tissue, thereby causing the tissue to die and slough off.
- the purpose of ligation may also be to hold tissue to be cauterized or resected, as in an endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) procedure.
- EMR endoscopic mucosal resection
- an endoscope For ligating tissue inside a body cavity, orifice or lumen, physicians often use an endoscope to access the target tissue and ligate it.
- the physician attaches a ligation banding cap to the end of an endoscope.
- One or a plurality of ligation bands are stretched around the ligation banding cap and can be deployed by the physician.
- the physician uses the endoscope to position each stretched ligation band over the target tissue and then releases the band onto the tissue so that the band contracts and catches the tissue.
- the inward pressure of the ligation band constricts the target tissue.
- the ligation banding cap is designed for use with endoscopes of a particular size.
- the ligation banding cap assembly includes an adapter for fitting on the end of the endoscope.
- prior ligation banding cap assemblies were not suitable for fitting on a wide range of endoscope sizes.
- the present disclosure relates to the use of a securement structure that is positioned inside of a channel of a first medical device, wherein a second medical device is received within the channel, and the securement structure is compressed between the first and second medical devices to facilitate securement of the first medical device to the second medical device.
- an adapter for joining a first medical device to a second medical device.
- the adapter comprises a securement structure comprising one or more resilient securement projections positionable inside the channel of the first medical device.
- the securement structure is adapted to be compressed between the second medical device and a mounting structure of the first medical device when the second medical device is received within the channel of the first medical device.
- the resilient securement projections may comprise one or more resilient lobes, rings, ridges, domes, bumps, wedges and/or any other suitable projections.
- a cap assembly comprises a cap and a securement structure.
- the cap comprises a mounting structure defining a channel, the mounting structure at least partially surrounding the channel.
- the securement structure comprises one or more resilient securement projections located inside the channel of the cap, adjacent an inner surface of the mounting structure.
- the securement structure is adapted to be compressed between an outer surface of an elongated medical device and the inner surface of the mounting structure of the cap when the elongated medical device is received within the channel of the cap.
- the elongated medical device may be an endoscope.
- the cap assembly may be a ligation banding cap assembly.
- the cap may further comprise one or more grooves in the inner surface of the mounting structure, the one or more grooves adapted to receive the one or more resilient securement projections.
- the cap may further comprise one or more holes in the mounting structure, the one or more holes adapted to receive the one or more resilient securement projections.
- the securement structure may be part of an adapter that is configured to be received around the elongated medical device.
- a method of securing a cap assembly to an end of an elongated medical device comprises positioning the cap assembly with respect to the elongated medical device and placing the cap assembly on the end of the elongated medical device.
- the securement structure is compressed between an outer surface of the elongated medical device and the inner surface of the mounting structure of the cap, such that the securement structure secures the cap to the end of the elongated medical device.
- FIG. 1A shows an example of a prior art ligation banding cap assembly.
- FIG. 1B shows the ligation banding cap assembly of FIG. 1A mounted on the end of an endoscope.
- FIG. 2A shows an example of one embodiment of a ligation banding cap assembly with a resilient securement structure inside the channel of the cap.
- FIG. 2B shows the ligation banding cap assembly of FIG. 2A mounted on the end of an endoscope.
- FIG. 3A shows a cross-sectional view of a ligation banding cap assembly with a resilient securement structure inside the channel of the cap.
- FIG. 3B shows the ligation banding cap assembly of FIG. 3A mounted on the end of an endoscope.
- FIG. 4A shows an example of another embodiment of a ligation banding cap assembly with a resilient securement structure inside the channel of the cap.
- FIG. 4B shows the ligation banding cap assembly of FIG. 4A mounted on the end of an endoscope.
- FIG. 5A shows an example of another embodiment of a ligation banding cap assembly with a resilient securement structure inside the channel of the cap.
- FIG. 5B shows the ligation banding cap assembly of FIG. 5A mounted on the end of an endoscope.
- FIG. 1A shows a side cross-sectional view of a prior art ligation banding cap assembly 100 .
- the ligation banding cap assembly 100 includes a cap 110 and an adapter 130 .
- the cap 110 is made of a relatively rigid polymeric material such as polycarbonate.
- the adapter 130 is made of a resilient elastomeric material.
- the cap 110 comprises a proximal portion or endoscopic mounting structure 111 and a distal portion 112 .
- a channel 113 extends through the length of the cap 110 , through both the mounting structure 111 and the distal portion 112 .
- the channel 113 comprises a proximal channel portion 114 and a distal channel portion 115 .
- An abutment surface 116 defines a stop for advancement of an endoscope to be placed within proximal channel portion 114 .
- the mounting structure 111 comprises an inner surface 117 and an outer surface 118 .
- a lip 119 projects from the outer surface 118 and serves to help secure the adapter 130 on the cap 110 .
- the adapter 130 is adapted to be joined to the cap 110 as shown.
- the adapter 130 comprises a proximal portion 131 and a distal portion 132 .
- a channel 133 extends through the length of the adapter 130 , through both the proximal portion 131 and the distal portion 132 .
- the prior art ligation banding cap assembly 100 is adapted for placement on an endoscope that has a diameter that is substantially the same as or only slightly less than the inner diameter of the mounting structure 111 of the cap 110 .
- the cap 110 fits snugly on the endoscope.
- the proximal portion 131 of the adapter 130 is stretched so that its inner diameter can accommodate the endoscope. The tendency of the resilient material of the adapter 130 to want to return to its resting shape and size creates a snug fit of the proximal portion 131 of the adapter 130 around the outside surface of the endoscope.
- FIG. 1B shows a side cross-sectional view of the ligation banding cap assembly 100 of FIG. 1A mounted on an endoscope 10 that has a diameter that is substantially less than the inner diameter of the mounting structure 111 of the cap 110 .
- this difference in diameter leads to a gap G, and the fit between the cap 110 and the endoscope 10 is not snug.
- FIG. 2A shows a side cross-sectional view of an example of one embodiment of a ligation banding cap assembly with a resilient securement structure inside the channel of the cap.
- the ligation banding cap assembly 200 includes a cap 210 and an adapter 230 .
- the cap 210 is made of a relatively rigid polymeric material.
- the adapter 230 is made of a resilient elastomeric material.
- the cap 210 comprises a proximal portion or endoscopic mounting structure 211 and a distal portion 212 .
- a channel 213 extends through the length of the cap 210 , through both the mounting structure 211 and the distal portion 212 .
- the channel 213 comprises a proximal channel portion 214 and a distal channel portion 215 .
- An abutment surface 216 defines a stop for advancement of an endoscope to be placed within proximal channel portion 214 .
- the mounting structure 211 comprises an inner surface 217 and an outer surface 218 .
- the adapter 230 is adapted to be joined to the cap 210 as shown.
- the adapter 230 comprises a proximal portion 231 and a distal portion 232 .
- a channel 233 extends through the length of the adapter 230 , through both the proximal portion 231 and the distal portion 232 .
- the distal portion 232 of the adapter 230 differs significantly from the distal portion 131 of the adapter 130 .
- the distal portion 232 of the adapter 230 comprises a securement structure having one or more securement projections.
- the securement projections are in the form of resilient lobes 242 .
- the resilient lobes 242 extend distally from the proximal portion 231 of the adapter 230 and are positioned in the proximal channel portion 214 of channel 213 , along the inner diameter of the mounting structure 211 . As can be seen in FIG. 2A , the resilient lobes 242 are adjacent to the inner surface 217 of the mounting structure 211 .
- the resilient securement structure that is positioned, at least in part, inside the channel of the mounting structure of the cap allows the cap assembly to fit securely to endoscopes of various sizes.
- the securement structure defines an inner diameter that is substantially smaller than the inner diameter of the mounting structure. Accordingly, when the cap assembly is assembled to an endoscope with a relatively small diameter, the endoscope will contact and compress the securement structure to create a snug fit. That is, when the cap assembly is placed on the end of the endoscope, the securement structure is compressed between an outer surface of the endoscope and the inner surface of the mounting structure of the cap. The compression of the resilient elastomeric material of the securement structure from its resting size and shape creates forces against the endoscope and cap that secure the cap to the endoscope.
- FIG. 2B shows a side cross-sectional view of the ligation banding cap assembly 200 of FIG. 2A mounted on an endoscope 10 that has a diameter that is substantially less than the inner diameter of the mounting structure 211 of the cap 210 .
- this difference in diameter leads to a gap G.
- the securement structure comprising the resilient lobes 242 is positioned in that gap G. Because of the securement structure positioned inside the mounting structure 211 of the cap 210 , the fit between the cap 210 and the endoscope 10 is snug.
- the use of a securement structure positioned inside the mounting structure of a cap as described herein can overcome the problems associated with a poor fit as described above.
- the design enables the use of a single size of cap assembly for different-sized endoscopes.
- the design shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B can accommodate a relatively small-diameter endoscope as shown, as well as larger ones, including endoscopes having a diameter substantially the same or slightly less than the diameter of the mounting structure.
- the securement structure is more compressed, thereby yielding to accommodate the larger size.
- Such a design has advantages in reducing design and manufacturing costs, avoiding the need to stock multiple different parts, avoiding a potential mix-up of parts, and avoiding the above-described inventory control problems.
- FIG. 3A shows a cross-sectional view of a ligation banding cap assembly with a resilient securement structure inside the channel of the cap.
- the cross-section is taken through the mounting structure 311 of the cap, where the resilient lobes 342 of the securement structure are positioned.
- each of the resilient lobes 342 can be a discrete part that projects from the proximal portion of the adapter.
- the adapter material can form a complete tube inside the channel of the mounting structure, and the resilient projections such as lobes can project inwardly from the tube.
- the resilient projections can alternatively be rings, ridges, domes, bumps, wedges and/or any other suitable structures that project inwardly into the channel of the mounting structure in order to define a smaller diameter so as to accommodate smaller endoscopes or other devices.
- the resilient projections e.g., the lobes, rings, ridges, domes, bumps, wedges and/or other suitable structures, can be tapered from the proximal end (into which the endoscope or other device is inserted) to the distal end, which can help facilitate attachment to the endoscope or other device.
- the lobes may be long fingers that fold, bend or buckle, in addition to being compressed, when the attachment is made to the endoscope or other device, thereby facilitating the interference fit.
- the projection can be a single raised ring that extends around the channel.
- the projection can be a single helical ridge that extends around the channel.
- the securement structure can comprise one or a plurality of lobes, rings, ridges, domes, bumps, wedges and/or any other suitable projections.
- FIG. 3B shows the ligation banding cap assembly of FIG. 3A mounted on the end of an endoscope 10 .
- the resilient lobes 342 of the securement structure are compressed between an outer surface of the endoscope 10 and the inner surface of the mounting structure 311 of the cap. In this manner, the securement structure secures the cap to the end of the endoscope.
- FIG. 4A shows a side cross-sectional view of another example of an embodiment of a ligation banding cap assembly with a resilient securement structure inside the channel of the cap.
- the ligation banding cap assembly 400 includes a cap 410 and an adapter 430 .
- the cap 410 is made of a relatively rigid polymeric material.
- the adapter 430 is made of a resilient elastomeric material.
- the ligation banding cap assembly 400 is similar to the ligation banding cap assembly 300 except that the cap 410 includes a plurality of grooves 421 along its inner surface.
- the cap 410 may have a groove for each resilient lobe 442 .
- Each resilient lobe 442 is designed in such a way that when it is compressed, part of the material of the resilient lobe 442 moves into the corresponding groove 421 . This can help relieve the pressure when larger endoscopes are used.
- FIG. 4B shows a side cross-sectional view of the ligation banding cap assembly 400 of FIG. 4A mounted on an endoscope 10 .
- the securement structure is compressed between an outer surface of the endoscope 10 and the inner surface of the mounting structure 411 of the cap 410 .
- Part of the material of each resilient lobe 442 moves into its corresponding groove 421 . This can help facilitate a snug and secure fit between the cap 410 and the endoscope 10 .
- FIG. 5A shows a side cross-sectional view of another example of an embodiment of a ligation banding cap assembly with a resilient securement structure inside the channel of the cap.
- the ligation banding cap assembly 500 includes a cap 510 and an adapter 530 .
- the cap 510 is made of a relatively rigid polymeric material.
- the adapter 530 is made of a resilient elastomeric material.
- the ligation banding cap assembly 500 is similar in some respects to the ligation banding cap assembly 400 .
- the cap 510 includes a plurality of holes 522 in the mounting structure 511 .
- the distal portion 532 of the adapter 530 includes an outer portion 534 that extends to an area over the holes 522 .
- the securement structure comprises a series of resilient domes 543 , with one dome adjacent each hole 522 .
- the material of the adapter 530 extends through the holes 522 to connect the outer portion 534 of the adapter to the resilient domes 543 .
- the holes 522 may be slightly larger than the material of the adapter extending through the holes 522 . In this way, when the resilient domes 543 are compressed, part of the material of the resilient domes 543 can move into the holes 522 .
- the distal portion 532 of the adapter 530 also includes a resilient ring 544 positioned inside the channel of the mounting structure 511 .
- the securement structure inside the channel of the mounting structure 511 comprises the resilient domes 543 and the resilient ring 544 .
- FIG. 5B shows a side cross-sectional view of the ligation banding cap assembly 500 of FIG. 5A mounted on an endoscope 10 .
- the securement structure is compressed between an outer surface of the endoscope 10 and the inner surface of the mounting structure 511 of the cap 510 . That is, the resilient domes 543 and the resilient ring 544 are compressed, thereby facilitating a snug and secure fit between the cap 510 and the endoscope 10 .
- the cap or first medical device may include cut-outs, shapes, slots, wells, etc., through which the resilient material of the securement structure may extend, connect or protrude. As with the material through the holes 522 , this can create a stronger connection between the resilient material of the securement structure and the more rigid material of the cap or first medical device.
- a ligation banding cap assembly may accommodate a wide range of sizes of endoscopes.
- a single ligation banding cap assembly can accommodate endoscopes having diameters from 8.8 mm to 11.6 mm. Other sizes can be made to accommodate other size ranges.
- a securement structure as described also may be utilized for joining other medical devices together, other than a ligation banding cap to an endoscope.
- other tools or devices can be mounted to other elongated devices, such as, but not limited to, catheters, other tubes and the like.
- the securement structure, or the resilient securement projections may be manufactured of any suitable resilient material that allows the resilient securement projections to function as described herein. Accordingly, suitable elastomers, foams or other materials may be used.
- the securement structure, or the resilient securement projections may be coated so as to facilitate securement and sealing to the endoscope or other device (e.g., by increasing friction or tackiness) and/or to facilitate ease of attachment to the endoscope or other device (e.g., by providing lubrication or reducing friction).
- the securement structure, or the resilient securement projections may have surface modifications, such as roughening, bumps, ridges, grooves, etc., so as to facilitate securement and sealing to the endoscope or other device and/or to facilitate ease of attachment to the endoscope or other device (e.g., the lobes may be roughened or provided with bumps in order to improve the connection).
- the securement structure, or the resilient securement projections may be made of layers.
- the resilient securement projections may have an outer layer to provide tackiness and sealing to the endoscope or other device and an inner layer that provides suitable compressibility to create the secure attachment to the endoscope or other device.
- the first medical device or cap could be formed as one integral unit with the securement structure or resilient securement projections, for example with the first medical device or cap comprising a more rigid area of the unit and with the resilient securement projections comprising a more resilient area of the unit.
- the securement structure, or the resilient securement projections may comprise one or more materials that swell upon contact with fluids, such as saline and/or body fluids. In this manner, the medical devices may be positioned together and then the fluid can be introduced to swell the resilient securement projections and create or improve the connection/seal.
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Abstract
A securement structure is positioned inside a channel of a first medical device to facilitate securement of the first medical device to a second medical device. The first medical device may be a ligation banding cap, and the second medical device may be an endoscope. The securement structure is adapted to be compressed between the second medical device and the first medical device to secure them together. This allows parts of different sizes to fit together.
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- The present application claims priority to U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 61/624,696 filed Apr. 16, 2012, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- The invention relates to structures and methods for joining parts together. In some embodiments, the invention relates to a securement structure for joining a ligation banding cap to an endoscope or the like.
- Various medical procedures involve the use of medical devices that are joined together. For example, certain medical procedures involve the attachment of devices to the end of an endoscope or the like.
- One example of a medical procedure that can involve the use of an endoscope is a ligation procedure. Ligation is a medical procedure whereby a physician ties off or mechanically constricts a piece of body tissue with a ligature such as a suture, clip or band. In certain procedures, the purpose of ligation may be to impede or obstruct the flow of blood, fluids and/or other bodily materials through the tissue. For example, a physician can remove target tissue by ligating it to obstruct circulation through the target tissue, thereby causing the tissue to die and slough off. The purpose of ligation may also be to hold tissue to be cauterized or resected, as in an endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) procedure.
- For ligating tissue inside a body cavity, orifice or lumen, physicians often use an endoscope to access the target tissue and ligate it. In one such form of endoscopic ligation, the physician attaches a ligation banding cap to the end of an endoscope. One or a plurality of ligation bands are stretched around the ligation banding cap and can be deployed by the physician. The physician uses the endoscope to position each stretched ligation band over the target tissue and then releases the band onto the tissue so that the band contracts and catches the tissue. The inward pressure of the ligation band constricts the target tissue.
- Ligating instruments have been the subject of a number of patents and patent applications, including U.S. Pat. No. 5,259,366 to Reydel, et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 5,269,789 to Chin, et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 5,356,416 to Chu, et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 5,398,844 to Zaslaysky, et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 5,853,416 to Tolkoff; U.S. Pat. No. 5,857,585 to Tolkoff, et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 5,913,865 to Fortier, et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 5,968,056 to Chu, et al., U.S. Pat. No. 6,235,040 to Chu, et al.; U.S. Pat. No. RE 36,629 to Zaslaysky, et al., and U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2008/0091218 to Richardson. The disclosures of these prior U.S. patents and patent application are expressly incorporated herein by reference.
- In certain previous ligating instruments, the ligation banding cap is designed for use with endoscopes of a particular size. The ligation banding cap assembly includes an adapter for fitting on the end of the endoscope. Generally, however, such prior ligation banding cap assemblies were not suitable for fitting on a wide range of endoscope sizes.
- There remains a need for improving the attachment together of medical devices. In some instances, prior means for joining medical devices together has had the potential to lead to problems such as misalignment, instability, jarring, inadequate sealing, poor suction, poor visualization, separation of parts and/or other issues arising from a poor connection. The potential for these problems is exacerbated when parts of different sizes are joined together. There remains a need for facilitating the joining of different-sized parts together while avoiding or minimizing these potential problems.
- The present disclosure relates to the use of a securement structure that is positioned inside of a channel of a first medical device, wherein a second medical device is received within the channel, and the securement structure is compressed between the first and second medical devices to facilitate securement of the first medical device to the second medical device.
- In accordance with some embodiments, an adapter is provided for joining a first medical device to a second medical device. The adapter comprises a securement structure comprising one or more resilient securement projections positionable inside the channel of the first medical device. The securement structure is adapted to be compressed between the second medical device and a mounting structure of the first medical device when the second medical device is received within the channel of the first medical device. The resilient securement projections may comprise one or more resilient lobes, rings, ridges, domes, bumps, wedges and/or any other suitable projections.
- In accordance with other embodiments, a cap assembly comprises a cap and a securement structure. The cap comprises a mounting structure defining a channel, the mounting structure at least partially surrounding the channel. The securement structure comprises one or more resilient securement projections located inside the channel of the cap, adjacent an inner surface of the mounting structure. The securement structure is adapted to be compressed between an outer surface of an elongated medical device and the inner surface of the mounting structure of the cap when the elongated medical device is received within the channel of the cap. The elongated medical device may be an endoscope. The cap assembly may be a ligation banding cap assembly.
- The cap may further comprise one or more grooves in the inner surface of the mounting structure, the one or more grooves adapted to receive the one or more resilient securement projections. The cap may further comprise one or more holes in the mounting structure, the one or more holes adapted to receive the one or more resilient securement projections. The securement structure may be part of an adapter that is configured to be received around the elongated medical device.
- In accordance with other embodiments, a method of securing a cap assembly to an end of an elongated medical device is provided. The method comprises positioning the cap assembly with respect to the elongated medical device and placing the cap assembly on the end of the elongated medical device. When the cap assembly is placed on the end of the elongated medical device, the securement structure is compressed between an outer surface of the elongated medical device and the inner surface of the mounting structure of the cap, such that the securement structure secures the cap to the end of the elongated medical device.
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FIG. 1A shows an example of a prior art ligation banding cap assembly. -
FIG. 1B shows the ligation banding cap assembly ofFIG. 1A mounted on the end of an endoscope. -
FIG. 2A shows an example of one embodiment of a ligation banding cap assembly with a resilient securement structure inside the channel of the cap. -
FIG. 2B shows the ligation banding cap assembly ofFIG. 2A mounted on the end of an endoscope. -
FIG. 3A shows a cross-sectional view of a ligation banding cap assembly with a resilient securement structure inside the channel of the cap. -
FIG. 3B shows the ligation banding cap assembly ofFIG. 3A mounted on the end of an endoscope. -
FIG. 4A shows an example of another embodiment of a ligation banding cap assembly with a resilient securement structure inside the channel of the cap. -
FIG. 4B shows the ligation banding cap assembly ofFIG. 4A mounted on the end of an endoscope. -
FIG. 5A shows an example of another embodiment of a ligation banding cap assembly with a resilient securement structure inside the channel of the cap. -
FIG. 5B shows the ligation banding cap assembly ofFIG. 5A mounted on the end of an endoscope. -
FIG. 1A shows a side cross-sectional view of a prior art ligation bandingcap assembly 100. The ligationbanding cap assembly 100 includes acap 110 and anadapter 130. Thecap 110 is made of a relatively rigid polymeric material such as polycarbonate. Theadapter 130 is made of a resilient elastomeric material. - The
cap 110 comprises a proximal portion orendoscopic mounting structure 111 and adistal portion 112. Achannel 113 extends through the length of thecap 110, through both the mountingstructure 111 and thedistal portion 112. Thechannel 113 comprises aproximal channel portion 114 and adistal channel portion 115. Anabutment surface 116 defines a stop for advancement of an endoscope to be placed withinproximal channel portion 114. - The mounting
structure 111 comprises aninner surface 117 and anouter surface 118. Alip 119 projects from theouter surface 118 and serves to help secure theadapter 130 on thecap 110. - The
adapter 130 is adapted to be joined to thecap 110 as shown. Theadapter 130 comprises aproximal portion 131 and adistal portion 132. Achannel 133 extends through the length of theadapter 130, through both theproximal portion 131 and thedistal portion 132. - The prior art ligation banding
cap assembly 100 is adapted for placement on an endoscope that has a diameter that is substantially the same as or only slightly less than the inner diameter of the mountingstructure 111 of thecap 110. In this way, when the ligation bandingcap assembly 100 is placed on the distal end of such an endoscope, thecap 110 fits snugly on the endoscope. In addition, theproximal portion 131 of theadapter 130 is stretched so that its inner diameter can accommodate the endoscope. The tendency of the resilient material of theadapter 130 to want to return to its resting shape and size creates a snug fit of theproximal portion 131 of theadapter 130 around the outside surface of the endoscope. - The prior art ligation banding
cap assembly 100 is not well-suited, however, to be placed on an endoscope that has a diameter that is substantially less than the inner diameter of the mountingstructure 111 of thecap 110. This is illustrated inFIG. 1B .FIG. 1B shows a side cross-sectional view of the ligation bandingcap assembly 100 ofFIG. 1A mounted on anendoscope 10 that has a diameter that is substantially less than the inner diameter of the mountingstructure 111 of thecap 110. As can be seen inFIG. 1B , this difference in diameter leads to a gap G, and the fit between thecap 110 and theendoscope 10 is not snug. This poor fit has had the potential to lead to problems such as misalignment between the cap and the endoscope, instability of the cap, jarring of the cap during positioning, inadequate sealing between the cap and the endoscope, poor transfer of suction from the endoscope through the cap, poor visualization due to relative movement of parts, separation of the cap and endoscope, incorrect or incomplete deployment of a band, inadequate medical treatment and/or other issues arising from a poor connection. In addition, such a design requires different sizes of cap assemblies for different-sized endoscopes, which can increase design and manufacturing costs, can necessitate stocking of multiple different parts, can lead to a mix-up of parts, and can create inventory control problems. For example, because different sizes can be used at different rates, a hospital may run out of one size more quickly than others, and a particular size may be unavailable when needed. -
FIG. 2A shows a side cross-sectional view of an example of one embodiment of a ligation banding cap assembly with a resilient securement structure inside the channel of the cap. The ligationbanding cap assembly 200 includes acap 210 and anadapter 230. Thecap 210 is made of a relatively rigid polymeric material. Theadapter 230 is made of a resilient elastomeric material. - The
cap 210 comprises a proximal portion orendoscopic mounting structure 211 and adistal portion 212. Achannel 213 extends through the length of thecap 210, through both the mountingstructure 211 and thedistal portion 212. Thechannel 213 comprises aproximal channel portion 214 and adistal channel portion 215. Anabutment surface 216 defines a stop for advancement of an endoscope to be placed withinproximal channel portion 214. The mountingstructure 211 comprises aninner surface 217 and anouter surface 218. - The
adapter 230 is adapted to be joined to thecap 210 as shown. Theadapter 230 comprises aproximal portion 231 and adistal portion 232. Achannel 233 extends through the length of theadapter 230, through both theproximal portion 231 and thedistal portion 232. - The
distal portion 232 of theadapter 230 differs significantly from thedistal portion 131 of theadapter 130. Thedistal portion 232 of theadapter 230 comprises a securement structure having one or more securement projections. In the example ofFIG. 2A , the securement projections are in the form ofresilient lobes 242. Theresilient lobes 242 extend distally from theproximal portion 231 of theadapter 230 and are positioned in theproximal channel portion 214 ofchannel 213, along the inner diameter of the mountingstructure 211. As can be seen inFIG. 2A , theresilient lobes 242 are adjacent to theinner surface 217 of the mountingstructure 211. - The resilient securement structure that is positioned, at least in part, inside the channel of the mounting structure of the cap allows the cap assembly to fit securely to endoscopes of various sizes. At rest, the securement structure defines an inner diameter that is substantially smaller than the inner diameter of the mounting structure. Accordingly, when the cap assembly is assembled to an endoscope with a relatively small diameter, the endoscope will contact and compress the securement structure to create a snug fit. That is, when the cap assembly is placed on the end of the endoscope, the securement structure is compressed between an outer surface of the endoscope and the inner surface of the mounting structure of the cap. The compression of the resilient elastomeric material of the securement structure from its resting size and shape creates forces against the endoscope and cap that secure the cap to the endoscope.
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FIG. 2B shows a side cross-sectional view of the ligation bandingcap assembly 200 ofFIG. 2A mounted on anendoscope 10 that has a diameter that is substantially less than the inner diameter of the mountingstructure 211 of thecap 210. As can be seen inFIG. 2B , this difference in diameter leads to a gap G. However, the securement structure comprising theresilient lobes 242 is positioned in that gap G. Because of the securement structure positioned inside the mountingstructure 211 of thecap 210, the fit between thecap 210 and theendoscope 10 is snug. - It will be appreciated that the use of a securement structure positioned inside the mounting structure of a cap as described herein can overcome the problems associated with a poor fit as described above. In addition, the design enables the use of a single size of cap assembly for different-sized endoscopes. Thus, the design shown in
FIGS. 2A and 2B can accommodate a relatively small-diameter endoscope as shown, as well as larger ones, including endoscopes having a diameter substantially the same or slightly less than the diameter of the mounting structure. With the larger endoscopes, the securement structure is more compressed, thereby yielding to accommodate the larger size. Such a design has advantages in reducing design and manufacturing costs, avoiding the need to stock multiple different parts, avoiding a potential mix-up of parts, and avoiding the above-described inventory control problems. -
FIG. 3A shows a cross-sectional view of a ligation banding cap assembly with a resilient securement structure inside the channel of the cap. The cross-section is taken through the mountingstructure 311 of the cap, where theresilient lobes 342 of the securement structure are positioned. As can be seen inFIG. 3A , each of theresilient lobes 342 can be a discrete part that projects from the proximal portion of the adapter. In alternate embodiments, the adapter material can form a complete tube inside the channel of the mounting structure, and the resilient projections such as lobes can project inwardly from the tube. The resilient projections can alternatively be rings, ridges, domes, bumps, wedges and/or any other suitable structures that project inwardly into the channel of the mounting structure in order to define a smaller diameter so as to accommodate smaller endoscopes or other devices. The resilient projections, e.g., the lobes, rings, ridges, domes, bumps, wedges and/or other suitable structures, can be tapered from the proximal end (into which the endoscope or other device is inserted) to the distal end, which can help facilitate attachment to the endoscope or other device. In one example, the lobes may be long fingers that fold, bend or buckle, in addition to being compressed, when the attachment is made to the endoscope or other device, thereby facilitating the interference fit. - In
FIG. 3A , eight projections are shown. More or fewer projections may be used. In one example, the projection can be a single raised ring that extends around the channel. In another example, the projection can be a single helical ridge that extends around the channel. The securement structure can comprise one or a plurality of lobes, rings, ridges, domes, bumps, wedges and/or any other suitable projections. -
FIG. 3B shows the ligation banding cap assembly ofFIG. 3A mounted on the end of anendoscope 10. As can be seen inFIG. 3B , when the cap assembly is placed on the end of theendoscope 10, theresilient lobes 342 of the securement structure are compressed between an outer surface of theendoscope 10 and the inner surface of the mountingstructure 311 of the cap. In this manner, the securement structure secures the cap to the end of the endoscope. -
FIG. 4A shows a side cross-sectional view of another example of an embodiment of a ligation banding cap assembly with a resilient securement structure inside the channel of the cap. The ligationbanding cap assembly 400 includes acap 410 and anadapter 430. Thecap 410 is made of a relatively rigid polymeric material. Theadapter 430 is made of a resilient elastomeric material. - The ligation
banding cap assembly 400 is similar to the ligation banding cap assembly 300 except that thecap 410 includes a plurality ofgrooves 421 along its inner surface. Thecap 410 may have a groove for eachresilient lobe 442. Eachresilient lobe 442 is designed in such a way that when it is compressed, part of the material of theresilient lobe 442 moves into thecorresponding groove 421. This can help relieve the pressure when larger endoscopes are used. -
FIG. 4B shows a side cross-sectional view of the ligation bandingcap assembly 400 ofFIG. 4A mounted on anendoscope 10. As can be seen inFIG. 4B , when thecap assembly 400 is placed on the end of theendoscope 10, the securement structure is compressed between an outer surface of theendoscope 10 and the inner surface of the mountingstructure 411 of thecap 410. Part of the material of eachresilient lobe 442 moves into itscorresponding groove 421. This can help facilitate a snug and secure fit between thecap 410 and theendoscope 10. -
FIG. 5A shows a side cross-sectional view of another example of an embodiment of a ligation banding cap assembly with a resilient securement structure inside the channel of the cap. The ligationbanding cap assembly 500 includes acap 510 and anadapter 530. Thecap 510 is made of a relatively rigid polymeric material. Theadapter 530 is made of a resilient elastomeric material. - The ligation
banding cap assembly 500 is similar in some respects to the ligation bandingcap assembly 400. Thecap 510 includes a plurality ofholes 522 in the mountingstructure 511. Thedistal portion 532 of theadapter 530 includes anouter portion 534 that extends to an area over theholes 522. The securement structure comprises a series ofresilient domes 543, with one dome adjacent eachhole 522. The material of theadapter 530 extends through theholes 522 to connect theouter portion 534 of the adapter to theresilient domes 543. Theholes 522 may be slightly larger than the material of the adapter extending through theholes 522. In this way, when theresilient domes 543 are compressed, part of the material of theresilient domes 543 can move into theholes 522. - In the
cap assembly 500, thedistal portion 532 of theadapter 530 also includes aresilient ring 544 positioned inside the channel of the mountingstructure 511. Thus, in this embodiment, the securement structure inside the channel of the mountingstructure 511 comprises theresilient domes 543 and theresilient ring 544. -
FIG. 5B shows a side cross-sectional view of the ligation bandingcap assembly 500 ofFIG. 5A mounted on anendoscope 10. As can be seen inFIG. 5B , when thecap assembly 500 is placed on the end of theendoscope 10, the securement structure is compressed between an outer surface of theendoscope 10 and the inner surface of the mountingstructure 511 of thecap 510. That is, theresilient domes 543 and theresilient ring 544 are compressed, thereby facilitating a snug and secure fit between thecap 510 and theendoscope 10. - As an alternative to
holes 522 as shown, the cap or first medical device may include cut-outs, shapes, slots, wells, etc., through which the resilient material of the securement structure may extend, connect or protrude. As with the material through theholes 522, this can create a stronger connection between the resilient material of the securement structure and the more rigid material of the cap or first medical device. - It will be appreciated that a ligation banding cap assembly according to embodiments described above may accommodate a wide range of sizes of endoscopes. For example, a single ligation banding cap assembly can accommodate endoscopes having diameters from 8.8 mm to 11.6 mm. Other sizes can be made to accommodate other size ranges.
- Embodiments other than those illustrated herein are of course possible. A securement structure as described also may be utilized for joining other medical devices together, other than a ligation banding cap to an endoscope. For example, other tools or devices can be mounted to other elongated devices, such as, but not limited to, catheters, other tubes and the like.
- The securement structure, or the resilient securement projections, may be manufactured of any suitable resilient material that allows the resilient securement projections to function as described herein. Accordingly, suitable elastomers, foams or other materials may be used. The securement structure, or the resilient securement projections, may be coated so as to facilitate securement and sealing to the endoscope or other device (e.g., by increasing friction or tackiness) and/or to facilitate ease of attachment to the endoscope or other device (e.g., by providing lubrication or reducing friction). The securement structure, or the resilient securement projections, may have surface modifications, such as roughening, bumps, ridges, grooves, etc., so as to facilitate securement and sealing to the endoscope or other device and/or to facilitate ease of attachment to the endoscope or other device (e.g., the lobes may be roughened or provided with bumps in order to improve the connection). The securement structure, or the resilient securement projections, may be made of layers. For example, in one embodiment, the resilient securement projections may have an outer layer to provide tackiness and sealing to the endoscope or other device and an inner layer that provides suitable compressibility to create the secure attachment to the endoscope or other device. The first medical device or cap could be formed as one integral unit with the securement structure or resilient securement projections, for example with the first medical device or cap comprising a more rigid area of the unit and with the resilient securement projections comprising a more resilient area of the unit. The securement structure, or the resilient securement projections, may comprise one or more materials that swell upon contact with fluids, such as saline and/or body fluids. In this manner, the medical devices may be positioned together and then the fluid can be introduced to swell the resilient securement projections and create or improve the connection/seal.
- The foregoing embodiments are merely examples of embodiments within the scope of the invention. Other embodiments are possible that incorporate one or more of the features and/or advantages of the above-described embodiments. This invention thus embraces other embodiments within the scope of the claims.
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21. A cap assembly adapted to be secured to an end of a medical device, comprising:
a cap extending from a proximal end to a distal end and including a cap channel extending therethrough, a proximal portion of the cap including a hole extending laterally through a side wall thereof; and
an adapter extending from a proximal end to a distal end and including an adapter channel extending therethrough, a distal portion of the adapter including an outer portion extending about the proximal portion of the cap and a first resilient projection extending from an interior surface of the outer portion such that the first resilient projection extends through the hole into the cap channel.
22. The cap assembly of claim 21 , wherein the distal portion of the adapter includes a second resilient projection, the outer portion and the second resilient projection defining a space therebetween in which the proximal end of the cap is received, the second resilient projection extending distally into the cap channel.
23. The cap assembly of claim 21 , wherein the first resilient projection is configured to be compressed between an interior surface of the cap channel and an exterior surface of a medical device received within the adapter channel.
24. The cap assembly of claim 2, wherein the second resilient projection is configured to be compressed between an interior surface of the cap channel and an exterior surface of a medical device received within the adapter channel.
25. The cap assembly of claim 21 , wherein the first resilient projection is a resilient dome.
26. The cap assembly of claim 22 , wherein the second resilient projection is a resilient ring.
27. The cap assembly of claim 21 , wherein the hole of the cap is larger than a portion of the first resilient projection received within the hole so that, when the first resilient projection is compressed, a portion of a material of the first resilient projection is received within the hole.
28. The cap assembly of claim 21 , wherein the cap is formed of a polymeric material.
29. The cap assembly of claim 21 , wherein the adapter is formed of an elastomeric material.
30. The cap assembly of claim 22 , wherein one of the first and second resilient projections is coated to increase an engagement with a medical device received within the adapter channel.
31. The cap assembly of claim 22 , wherein one of the first and second resilient projections include one of roughening, bumps and ridges for increasing an engagement with a medical device received within the adapter channel.
32. A ligating band assembly configured to be coupled to a distal end of an endoscope, comprising:
a ligating band cap extending from a proximal end to a distal end and including a cap channel extending therethrough, a proximal portion of the ligating band cap including a hole extending laterally through a side wall thereof; and
an adapter extending from a proximal end to a distal end and including an adapter channel extending therethrough, a distal portion of the adapter including an outer portion extending about the proximal portion of the ligating band cap and a first resilient projection extending from an interior surface of the outer portion such that the first resilient projection extends through the hole into the cap channel so that, when an endoscope is received within the adapter channel, the first resilient projection is compressed between an interior surface of the cap channel and an exterior surface of the endoscope.
33. The ligating band assembly of claim 32 , wherein the distal portion of the adapter includes a second resilient projection, the outer portion and the second resilient projection defining a space therebetween in which the proximal end of the ligating band cap is received, the second resilient projection extending distally into the cap channel so that, when the endoscope is received within the adapter channel, the second resilient projection is compressed between the interior surface of the cap channel and the exterior surface of the endoscope.
34. The ligating band assembly of claim 32 , wherein the first resilient projection is a resilient dome.
35. The ligating band assembly of claim 33 , wherein the second resilient projection is a resilient ring.
36. A method for securing a cap to an end of a medical device, comprising:
coupling an adapter to a cap such that an outer portion of a distal portion of the adapter extends about a proximal portion of the cap and a first resilient projection extending from an interior surface of the outer portion extends through a lateral hole in the cap into a channel of the cap; and
inserting a distal end of a medical device into a channel of the adapter so that the first resilient projection is compressed between an interior surface of the channel of the cap and an exterior surface of the medical device.
37. The method of claim 36 , wherein coupling the adapter to the cap includes inserting a second resilient projection of the adapter distally into the channel of the cap, the second resilient projection and the outer portion defining a space therebetween in which the proximal end of the cap is received.
38. The method of claim 36 , wherein the cap is a ligating band cap and the medical device is an endoscope.
39. The method of claim 36 , wherein the first resilient projection is a resilient dome.
40. The method of claim 36 , wherein the second resilient projection is a resilient ring.
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