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Methods and devices for tissue reconfiguration

US6773441B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 2000
Grant dateAug 10, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 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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