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Devices and methods for modulating intestinal flow

US10758389B2 · kind B2 · utility

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2References

18Claims

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Assignees

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. · US
Lifespan Corporation · US

Inventors

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

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 23, 2017
Grant date	Sep 1, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 28, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/045
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for implanting in a gastrointestinal system of a patient may include an elongate flow modulator configured to be inserted in an intestine, wherein the flow modulator defines an enclosed interior space to hold a fill material.

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