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Sphincter sizing instrument

US11478347B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22References

20Claims

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Assignee

Cilag GmbH International · CH

Inventors

Kevin M. Fiebig · Cincinnati, US
Frederick E. Shelton, IV · Hillsboro, US
Michael D. Cronin · Cincinnati, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 17, 2018
Grant date	Oct 25, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 12, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2210/009
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sphincter sizing instrument includes a body that defines a lumen and a shaft that longitudinally translates through the lumen relative to the body. The body includes opposing proximal and distal ends. The distal end includes a first magnetic coupling feature and a first mechanical coupling feature. The shaft includes opposing proximal and distal ends and a coupler coupled with the distal end. The coupler includes a second magnetic coupling feature and a second mechanical coupling feature. The second magnetic coupling feature is configured to attract and couple with the first magnetic coupling feature to form a magnetic connection. The second mechanical coupling feature is configured to couple with the first mechanical coupling feature to form a mechanical connection.

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