Nutrient recycling device
US11844717B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A nutrient recycling device is provided that is configured to collect digestive contents from a first opening of a gastrointestinal (GI) tract and recycle and/or return the digestive contents to a second location in a patient's gastrointestinal tract. The device and associated method may find application in patients with a number of complaints, such as short bowel syndrome and/or prior to stoma reversal surgery. The device comprises a bag adapted to receive the digestive contents from a first GI opening, and a pump incorporated with the bag adapted to pump the digestive contents to a second GI location. The pump includes an inlet in fluid communication with the interior of the bag, and an outlet connected to an outlet conduit adapted to provide a flow pathway for the digestive content to flow from the pump to second GI location.
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