Medical devices and methods to prevent bile reflux after bariatric procedures
US9579186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/2433
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscopic stent for implantation in a patient after sleeve gastrectomy or biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch or biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch comprising a stent portion, the stent portion comprising a proximal end portion, the proximal end portion defined by a length of about 50 mm to about 200 mm, an enlarged middle portion, a middle portion having an enlarged diameter relative to the proximal end portion and the distal end portion and defined by a length of about 20 mm to about 80 mm, and a distal end portion and a polymeric sleeve portion engaged to and extending distally from the distal end portion of the stent.
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