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Intestinal sleeve

US7981163B2 · kind B2 · utility

83Cited by

228References

46Claims

0Family size

Assignee

GI Dynamics, Inc. · US

Inventors

John C. Meade · Mendon, US
Andy H. Levine · Newton, US
David A. Melanson · Hudson, US
John F. Cvinar · Winchester, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 8, 2010
Grant date	Jul 19, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 8, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2220/0066
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A gastrointestinal implant device is anchored in the duodenum and extends beyond the ligament of Treitz. All food exiting the stomach is funneled through the device. The gastrointestinal device includes an anchor for attaching the device to the duodenum and an unsupported flexible sleeve. The anchor can include a stent and/or a wave anchor and is collapsible for catheter-based delivery and removal.

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