Pyloric anchors and methods for intestinal bypass sleeves
US10624773B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
A gastrointestinal device for implanting within a patient's gastrointestinal tract, the device having a central axis and a first expandable portion comprising a hollow tubular braided structure of wire and having a first cylinder extending parallel to the central axis, the first cylinder having a length and a first face; a neck portion extending from the first face of the first expandable portion parallel to the central axis, the neck portion having a first end, a second end, a wall extending between the first end and second end, and a diameter sized to fit within a pylorus; and a second expandable portion comprising a hollow tubular braided structure of wire and having a second cylinder extending parallel to the central axis, the second cylinder having a second face located at the proximal end of the second cylinder and oriented transverse to the central axis.
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