Methods and devices for intragastrointestinal prostheses
US8038720B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0003
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intragastric and/or intragastrointestinal device may include a prosthesis, which may reside within the gastrointestinal tract lumen. The device may include a restrictive element that constricts or restricts the gastrointestinal tract lumen, limiting the amount of food and/or fluid an individual consumes.
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