Systems and methods for anchoring and restraining gastrointestinal prostheses
US11737900B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0039
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for anchoring and restraining gastrointestinal prostheses are disclosed. In various examples, the systems and methods include securing a gastrointestinal device within a patient's anatomy by extending an anti-migration anchor through a plurality of portions of the gastrointestinal device to couple together the plurality of portions of the gastrointestinal device. In some examples, the anti-migration anchor extends through tissue situated between the plurality of portions of the gastrointestinal device.
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