Intragastric balloon system and therapeutic processes and products
US8226602B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1053
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gastric space filler device for treating obesity in a patient by reducing the stomach volume features at least one inflatable space filler with drag delivery and stimulation features and includes therapeutic devices and anchoring apparatus enabling tracking, visualization and optimized management of inter-balloon connecting sections, drug reservoirs and pumping systems along with related improvements.
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