Biliary shunts, delivery systems, and methods of using the same
US9901347B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The application discloses devices, delivery tools, systems, and methods for treating biliary disease. Device comprise, for example, a component configured for deployment between a gallbladder and location within a gastrointestinal tract of a patient which has a proximal end and a distal end with a lumen extending therethrough. A method of deploying the device can be achieved by, for example, creating a duct or fistula between a gallbladder lumen and a portion of a gastrointestinal tract; and providing for drainage from the gallbladder to the gastrointestinal tract.
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