Lumen reinforcement and anchoring system
US11491038B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0089
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tissue wall of a biological lumen may be reinforced by embedding a material or structure into the tissue wall. The reinforcement material or structure may embed by application of outwardly directed force along an interior side of the tissue wall, threading, or injection. The reinforcement material or structure may act as an embedded scaffold that limits expansion or contraction of the tissue wall to pushing or pulling forces. An anchor device, such as a medical device, may anchor to the reinforced portion of the tissue wall.
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