Endoscopic instruments
US7156857B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2906
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscopic instrument used to form an artificial valve for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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