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Devices and methods to treat a patient

US8070673B2 · kind B2 · utility

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104References

16Claims

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Assignee

Michael Gertner · US

Inventors

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

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 29, 2006
Grant date	Dec 6, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 8, 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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