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Percutaneous gastroplasty

US7670279B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 10, 2005
Grant dateMar 2, 2010
Priority date—
Expiry dateDec 3, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/06052
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed are methods and apparatus for implantation into the walls of an organ such as the stomach. Deformable or inflatable anchors with a connector between are used to pull the walls of the organ together, or to implant devices in the wall of the organ. Also disclosed are surgical instruments useful in practicing the disclosed methods.

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