Restrictive and/or obstructive implant for inducing weight loss
US7717843B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/12018
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described herein is a system for inducing weight loss in a patient, which comprises an extragastric space occupier positionable in contact with an exterior surface of a stomach wall to form an inward protrusion of wall into the stomach, and a retention device positionable in contact with the wall to retain the inward protrusion and to thereby capture the extragastric space occupier within the protrusion.
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