Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Mechanical extension implants for short bowel syndrome
- Patent Title (中): 机械延长植入物用于短肠综合征
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Application No.: US12420995Application Date: 2009-04-09
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Publication No.: US08268009B2Publication Date: 2012-09-18
- Inventor: Daniel H. Teitelbaum , Jonathan E. Luntz , Ariel U. Spencer , Diann E. Brei , Brent A. Utter , Joseph T. Belter , Jennifer L. Vermeesch , Alexander D. Farr , Makram P. Debbas
- Applicant: Daniel H. Teitelbaum , Jonathan E. Luntz , Ariel U. Spencer , Diann E. Brei , Brent A. Utter , Joseph T. Belter , Jennifer L. Vermeesch , Alexander D. Farr , Makram P. Debbas
- Applicant Address: US MI Ann Arbor
- Assignee: The Regents of The University of Michigan
- Current Assignee: The Regents of The University of Michigan
- Current Assignee Address: US MI Ann Arbor
- Agency: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C.
- Main IPC: A61F2/04
- IPC: A61F2/04 ; A61F2/00 ; A61M29/00
Abstract:
A bowel extension device implantable into a body for treatment of short bowel syndrome. The bowel extension device comprises a housing and a displaceable member coupled to the housing. The bowel extension device is configured to apply a tensile force sufficient to promote bowel growth without causing damage to the bowel. In some embodiments, the bowel extension device can be completely contained with the body.
Public/Granted literature
- US20090240339A1 MECHANICAL EXTENSION IMPLANTS FOR SHORT BOWEL SYNDROME Public/Granted day:2009-09-24
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