Set comprising a totally implantable device for electroneuromodulation and an implantation tool of said device
US10441799B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00818
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The set comprises a totally implantable device (1) for electroneuromodulation for the electric stimulation of the nervous tissue of the wall of the stomach and/or another neuroreceptive biological tissue and an implantation tool (2) of the device (1), the tool (2) comprising an axially hollow longitudinal containment body (6) for said device (1) and a needle (12) incorporated into said containment body (6) and having a tip (13) that projects forwards to a sharp front end (7) of the containment body (6), said needle (12) being connected to a supply conduit (15) of a fluid injectable from said needle (12) into the tissue for the creation of a localized tissue swelling (4) in which said device (1) can be positioned.
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