Methods and devices for gastrointestinal stimulation
US7881797B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3787
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices for gastrointestinal stimulation are disclosed. In one embodiment, disclosed is an electrical stimulator device that includes a circuit board and a battery contained within a base housing; a conduction element; and at least one electrode. In some embodiments, the stimulator base housing can be directly attached to a wall of a body lumen. In other embodiments, the stimulator base housing can be attached to a cuff or a sleeve device. In still other embodiments, one or more elements of the system are free-floating within the GI tract. The devices can be delivered endoscopically, and in some embodiments toposcopically.
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