Methods and devices for tissue reconfiguration
US6773441B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0133
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices are provided for reconfiguring a tissue within a hollow body organ using an entirely endoscopic approach in order to effectively reduce flow of fluid contents into a second hollow body organ in fluid communication with the first.
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