Mechanical extension implants for short bowel syndrome

US7722560B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN · US

Inventors

• Daniel H. Teitelbaum · Ann Arbor, US
• Jonathan E. Luntz · Ann Arbor, US
• Ariel U. Spencer · Jonesborough, US
• Diann Brei · Milford, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 9, 2007
• Grant date: May 25, 2010
• Expiry date: Jun 19, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2002/044
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A bowel extension device implantable into a body for treatment of short bowel syndrome. The bowel extension device comprises a housing and a displaceable member coupled to the housing. The bowel extension device is configured to apply a tensile force sufficient to promote bowel growth without causing damage to the bowel. In some embodiments, the bowel extension device can be completely contained with the body.