Anti reflux system
US8915967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/044
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is concerned with a system and method for preventing or substantially reducing the occurrence of gastroesophageal reflux in a human or animal, in particular by the fixation of a valve based device (10) within the stomach of such a human or animal, about the lower oesophageal sphincter muscle, which device supersedes the operation of said lower oesophageal sphincter muscle, in particular in situations when the lower oesophageal sphincter muscle is damaged.
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