Gastro-electric stimulation for increasing the acidity of gastric secretions or increasing the amounts thereof
US7742818B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/05
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gastro-electric stimulation system includes an INS for producing an electrical stimulation signal, at least one medical electrical lead, and at least two electrical contacts. The medical electrical lead has a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being connected to the INS and the distal end being adapted for placement in or near a patient's stomach or appropriate nerve or nerve portion. The electrodes are disposed near the distal end of the medical electrical lead, and the electrodes are electrically connected through the medical electrical lead to the INS to receive the electrical stimulation signal and convey such signal to the selected electrode implant position. The electrical stimulation signal is provided in an amount and manner adapted to decrease the pH of the gastric acid in the patient's stomach and/or to increase the amount of gastric acid produced thereby.
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