Gastrointestinal system with traction member
US7087011B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gastrointestinal system including a carrier including an actuator in operative communication with at least one traction member, the actuator moving the at least one traction member relative to the carrier, wherein the at least one traction member is movably supported across supports extending from the carrier, and wherein a portion of the at least one traction member between the supports is sufficiently compliant so as to deform in conformance with a shape of a gastrointestinal tract during traction therealong.
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