Implantable neuromuscular stimulator for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders
US6591137B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for treating gastrointestinal and other disorders via electrical stimulation of plural portions of a patient's gastrointestinal tract uses an implantable control module, sensors attached to various structures of the gastrointestinal tract, and electrodes also attached to various structures of the gastrointestinal tract. Signals received from the sensors are analyzed to identify events in the gastrointestinal system, and electrical stimulation is applied to structures of the gastrointestinal tract, in sequence, to restore normal function or achieve other clinically desirable results.
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