Methods and devices for to treatment of obesity
US7841978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/22054
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices to externally create a restriction on the stomach are described. The devices are contoured to fit the stomach and can be further anchored to the stomach. The degree of deployment of the extragastric restriction device is controllable after implantation. Specialized wires, catheters, ports, and trocars specific for placement of extragastric restriction devices are presented. Systems are described in which adjustability of the devices is provided along with sensing and actuating ability.
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