Patent · US Expired

Pressure-propelled system for body lumen

US7635345B2 · kind B2 · utility

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85References

36Claims

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Assignee

G.I. VIEW LTD. · IL

Inventors

Yossi Gross · Moshav Merhavya, IL
Oz Cabiri · Modiin-Maccabim-Reut, IL
Boris Degtiar · Holon, IL
Eran Shor · Gdera, IL

Key dates

Filing date	May 3, 2004
Grant date	Dec 22, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 26, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M25/0122
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus is provide for use with a fluid pressure source, including an elongate carrier, adapted to be inserted through a proximal opening of a body lumen, and a distal piston head coupled to a distal portion of the carrier. The piston head is adapted to be in direct contact with a wall of the lumen when the carrier is inserted into the lumen, and to be advanced distally through the body lumen in response to pressure from the fluid pressure source. Additionally, the piston head is typically adapted to facilitate passage of fluid out of the lumen from a site within the lumen distal to the piston head.

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