Anti-reflux or anti-obesity prosthesis
US9572701B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/0016
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthesis (14) that is useful as an anti-reflux device or an anti-obesity device within a gastro-intestinal tract of a living organism, such as a human, comprises an elastic portion including a helical elastic spring (15) embedded in a biocompatible material.
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