Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Methods of treatment using a bariatric sleeve
- Patent Title (中): 使用减肥套管治疗方法
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Application No.: US11978327Application Date: 2007-10-29
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Publication No.: US07935073B2Publication Date: 2011-05-03
- Inventor: Andy H. Levine , John Cvinar
- Applicant: Andy H. Levine , John Cvinar
- Applicant Address: US MA Lexington
- Assignee: GI Dynamics, Inc.
- Current Assignee: GI Dynamics, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US MA Lexington
- Agency: Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds, P.C.
- Main IPC: A61M5/00
- IPC: A61M5/00 ; A61F2/04
Abstract:
Method and apparatus for limiting absorption of food products in specific parts of the digestive system is presented. A gastrointestinal implant device is anchored in the stomach and extends beyond the ligament of Treitz. All food exiting the stomach is funneled through the device. The gastrointestinal device includes an anchor for anchoring the device to the stomach and a flexible sleeve to limit absorption of nutrients in the duodenum. The anchor is collapsible for endoscopic delivery and removal.
Public/Granted literature
- US20080103604A1 Methods of treatment using a bariatric sleeve Public/Granted day:2008-05-01
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