Capsule for use in small intestine
US8430809B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/00156
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for use in a body lumen is provided including an introducer tube configured to be advanced into a gastrointestinal tract of a subject. A guide member is coupled to a distal end of the introducer tube and is configured to be mounted in a vicinity of a valve of the subject. The apparatus also includes a capsule removably coupled to a distal portion of the introducer tube, and configured to be decoupled from the introducer tube and propelled through a small intestine of the subject once the guide member has been mounted in the vicinity of the valve. The apparatus also includes a gas supply configured to propel the capsule distally through the small intestine by generating positive gas pressure proximal to the capsule. Other embodiments are also described.
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