Modular gastrointestinal prostheses
US8211186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A modular system for therapy within a gastrointestinal system. The system includes anchoring or attachment functionality embodied in a low-profile implant technology and removable therapy components, which can be reversibly attached to these low-profile implants to accomplish various therapies. This modular design allows the physician to tailor the therapy to the patient's needs. The modular system has the potential to create conduits for diversion and/or restriction of food and organ secretions and to facilitate the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and T2DM.
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