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Pressure-propelled system for body lumen

US8419678B2 · kind B2 · utility

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28Claims

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Assignee

G.I. VIEW LTD. · IL

Inventors

Oz Cabiri · Modiin-Maccabim-Reut, IL
Yossi Gross · Moshav Merhavya, IL
Boris Degtiar · Holon, IL
Eran Shor · Gdera, IL

Key dates

Filing date	May 19, 2011
Grant date	Apr 16, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 14, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B1/31
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for use with a biologically-compatible-fluid pressure source, the apparatus includes an elongate carrier, adapted to be inserted through a proximal opening of a body lumen, and a piston head coupled to a distal portion of the carrier. The piston head is adapted to form a pressure seal with a wall of the lumen after the carrier has been inserted into the lumen, and to be advanced distally through the body lumen in response to pressure from the fluid pressure source. The apparatus is configured to facilitate distal advancement of the piston head by facilitating passage of fluid out of the lumen from a site within the lumen distal to the piston head.

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