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Duodenal gastrointestinal devices and delivery mechanisms

US11666468B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Endosphere, Inc. · US

Inventors

Fiona M. Sander · Los Altos Hills, US
John P. Lunsford · Redwood City, US
Stacy Patch · San Jose, US
Adrian Borlan · Dresden, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 19, 2015
Grant date	Jun 6, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 27, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F5/0089
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for delivering an endolumenal device through an endoscope includes a delivery tool and an adaptor. The delivery tool has an elongate tube configured to hold a portion of the endolumenal device therein and a first connecting feature on a distal end of the elongate tube. The adaptor is configured to attach to a handle of the endoscope. The adaptor includes a channel therethrough and a second connecting feature configured to mate with the first connecting feature of the delivery tool. The elongate tube of the delivery tool is configured to align with the channel of the adaptor when the first and second connecting features are mated.

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