Bariatric clamp with suture portions, magnetic inserts and curvature
US11723786B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2210/009
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bariatric clamp may include substrate members overmolded in polymer forming first and second elongated portions with insert portions, and a bight portion having a flexible hinge wherein the inserts are engaged via a magnetic force to retain the clamp in a closed position to partition the stomach. In another embodiment, the bariatric clamp may include substrate members overmolded in polymer forming first and second elongated portions and a bight portion having a flexible hinge, wherein the first and second elongated portions are curved to conform to a curvature of a patient's stomach. In another embodiment, the bariatric clamp may include substrate members overmolded in polymer forming first and second elongated portions each having one or more suture portions formed via one or more recesses formed in the substrate members.
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