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Endoscopic gastric bypass

US7211114B2 · kind B2 · utility

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31Claims
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Filing dateAug 26, 2002
Grant dateMay 1, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/044
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An endoscopic device separates ingested food from gastric fluids or gastric fluids and digestive enzymes, to treat obesity. In a particular embodiment a gastric bypass stent comprises a tubular member and two or more stent members defining a lumen. The tubular member has a substantially liquid impervious coating or covering and one or more lateral openings to permit one-way liquid flow.

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