Prosthetic gastroesophageal valve
US6264700A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/044
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a prosthetic gastroesophageal valve assembly, for transesophageal implantation to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease. The valve assembly includes an anchor for attachment to the wall of the esophagus and a valve permanently or removably connected to the anchor. Related devices and methods are also disclosed.
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