The present invention relates to devices and methods for creating and
securing a tissue fold during an endoluminal medical procedure. The
devices and methods may be used for folding and securing, for example, a
fundus wall onto an esophagus wall. An aspect of the invention includes a
two-piece tissue clip configured to be installed through an endoluminal
device to secure a tissue fold. The clip includes a female member and a
male member configured to engage one another to secure the tissue fold.
Another aspect of the invention includes a clipping device comprising a
tissue clip magazine. The magazine is configured to hold a plurality of
tissue clips and install the plurality of tissue clips in a single
actuation of the magazine. A method for using the clipping device
together with the tissue clips of the present invention to create and
secure a fold of tissue during an endoluminal procedure also is
disclosed.