Devices and methods for retaining a gastro-esophageal implant
US7431725B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/848
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various methods and devices are described for retaining a medical implant within a body cavity. According to one aspect, one or more plications are formed and the medical device is coupled to or seated against the plication(s). A patch may be positioned between tissue layers forming the plication so as to reinforce the tissue adhesion forming between the tissue layers.
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