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Patent Inventor Names
David A. Melanson0
Andy H. Levine0
John F. Cvinar0
John C. Meade0
Date of Patent
March 23, 2010
Patent Application Number
11493487
Date Filed
July 26, 2006
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Patent abstract
A gastrointestinal implant device is anchored in the duodenum and extends beyond the ligament of Treitz. All food exiting the stomach is funneled through the device. The gastrointestinal device includes an anchor for attaching the device to the duodenum and an unsupported flexible sleeve. The anchor can include a stent and/or a wave anchor and is collapsible for catheter-based delivery and removal.
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