Methods and devices for placing a gastrointestinal sleeve
US7837643B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems for delivering or placing a gastrointestinal implant device into a mammal. The gastrointestinal implant device can be used to limit absorption of food products in specific parts of the digestive system and can include a gastrointestinal sleeve having an anchor portion and a barrier or sleeve portion. The methods include endoluminal delivery of the device.
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