Devices and methods for the treatment of metabolic disorders
US9750660B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0079
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for stimulating the release of satiety hormone in a subject comprises a stimulus device (1) having a tissue engaging portion (2) intended to be placed in contact with a target tissue (3) of a gastrointestinal system of the subject, a movement device (15) linked with the tissue engaging portion (2) and operable to move the tissue engaging portion (2), thereby mechanically stimulating the target tissue (3), and an anchoring device for permanently fastening the stimulus device (1) in a target location at the gastrointestinal system such that the tissue engaging portion (2) engages the target tissue (3).
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