Intestinal sleeve
US7682330B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0066
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gastrointestinal implant device is anchored in the duodenum and extends beyond the ligament of Treitz. All food exiting the stomach is funneled through the device. The gastrointestinal device includes an anchor for attaching the device to the duodenum and an unsupported flexible sleeve. The anchor can include a stent and/or a wave anchor and is collapsible for catheter-based delivery and removal.
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