Method and device for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease
US7185657B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00827
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a delivery device for controllably delivering a prosthetic bulking device below a tissue surface such as below the mucosa to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease. The delivery device may be embodied in a deployment catheter, an endoscope, or an endoscope attachment. The bulking device may additionally be explanted from beneath the mucosa. In one embodiment, the bulking device comprises a hydrogel.
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