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Devices and methods for reducing absorption

US10507128B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. · US

Inventors

John A. Hingston · Framingham, US
Gene T. Storbeck · Franklin, US
Jeri Ann HILLER · Westford, US
Kathleen Corcoran · Watertown, US
Kali L. MANNING · Providence, US
Selina M. MERKLING · St. Louis Park, US
Gary Dean ROYE · Providence, US
Sivamainthan VITHIANANTHAN · Sharon, US
Beth RYDER · East Greenwich, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 16, 2016
Grant date	Dec 17, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 8, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F5/0076
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A reduced absorption device may include a proximal anchor and a distal sleeve including a frame and a membrane. The membrane may include a plurality of porous regions, and each porous region may be configured to align with a corresponding region of an intestine configured to absorb nutrients.

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