Devices and methods for treatment of obesity
US8556925B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0073
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Implantable devices, methods of implantation and tools for performing the implantations. A device includes a volume occupying member having a working configuration such that, when the device is implanted into the abdominal cavity of the patient, the device performs at least one of: prevention of expansion of the stomach of the patient into a space occupied by the volume occupying member in the abdominal cavity; and compression of a portion of the stomach. A device is configured to have substantially neutral buoyancy or a slightly positive buoyancy when implanted in the abdominal cavity external of the stomach. An attachment member is connected to the volume occupying member, and at least a portion of the attachment member is configured to encourage tissue ingrowth from at least one internal abdominal structure when held in contact therewith.
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