Intestinal sleeves and associated deployment systems and methods
US8109895B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intestinal implant includes a proximal anchor self-expandable from a radially compressed position to a radially expandable position for engagement with a wall of the intestinal lumen and a flexible sleeve coupled to the anchor. The sleeve is implanted with the anchor downstream from the pylorus and the sleeve extending further downstream through the intestinal lumen.
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