Intragastric balloon retrieval systems and related methods
US10251768B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0036
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to aspects of the present disclosure, a retrieval catheter assembly for retrieving an intragastric balloon may include a tubular member configured to pass through a wall of the intragastric balloon. The retrieval catheter assembly may also include a retrieval member coupled to the tubular member and movable between an undeployed configuration and a deployed configuration. In the undeployed configuration the retrieval member may be substantially aligned with the tubular member. In the deployed configuration at least a portion of the retrieval member may diverge from the tubular member and may be configured to engage the wall of the intragastric balloon.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.