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Device with active valve to block emesis and reflux blockage device and associated system and method

US9005123B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 2013
Grant dateApr 14, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/1052
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device blocks emesis and/or reflex and includes a tube insertable into the esophagus. The tube includes an inflation lumen. A valve is carried by the tube and includes a flexible sheath having an upper edge secured onto the tube and a lower circumferential edge. An inflatable balloon is associated with the flexible sheath and in communication with the inflation lumen. Upon inflation of the balloon, the flexible sheath opens in a concave configuration towards the stomach and the unsecured lower circumferential edge engages the esophageal wall and blocks emesis and/or reflux from the stomach passing into the esophagus past the valve.

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