Methods and devices for deploying and releasing a temporary implant within the body
US10729572B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M39/227
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods, devices and systems for delivering a device assembly into a gastric or other space within the body, allowing the device to expand to occupy volume within the gastric space and, after an effective period of time, delivering a substance or stimulus to begin breakdown of the expanded device so that it may release from the body.
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