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Attachment system for transmural attachment at the gastroesophageal junction

US7892214B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 2006
Grant dateFeb 22, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/044
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides devices and methods for attachment of an endoluminal gastrointestinal device, such as an artificial stoma device, a gastrointestinal bypass sleeve device or an attachment cuff, within a patient's digestive tract for treatment of obesity.

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