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Methods and devices for percutaneously modifying organs to treat patients

US7931580B2 · kind B2 · utility

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27Claims

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Inventors

Michael Gertner · San Francisco, US
Neil J. Sheehan · Palo Alto, US
Robert Brommer · Fremont, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 29, 2007
Grant date	Apr 26, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 23, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/06052
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed are methods and apparatus for implantation into the walls of an organ such as the stomach. Deformable or inflatable anchors with a connector between are used to pull the walls of the organ together, or to implant devices in the wall of the organ. Also disclosed are surgical instruments useful in practicing the disclosed methods.

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