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Methods and devices for deploying and releasing a temporary implant within the body

A kind of equipment and technology of medical equipment, applied in medical science, obesity treatment, non-surgical orthopedic surgery, etc., can solve the problems of lack of long-term efficiency, slow down the growth of the disease, limit side effects, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2016-10-12
安瑞仁科技公司
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Diet and exercise are still the frontline approaches against obesity, however this approach slows the progression of the disease at best
To date, drug therapies have dose-limiting side effects or lack meaningful long-term efficacy

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[0065] The following description is an example of the invention described herein. Combinations of aspects of specific embodiments, or combinations of specific embodiments themselves, are contemplated to be within the scope of this disclosure. Where the methods, devices and systems described herein are discussed for use in the stomach or gastric space, the disclosed devices, methods and systems may be used in other parts of the body where temporary occlusion of the space may be necessary or beneficial. This publication is related to commonly assigned US Publication No. 2011 / 0295299, filed March 2, 2011, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

[0066] Figure 1A An example of a gastric device assembly 100 is shown. In this example, gastric device assembly or member 100 may reside in the (typically mammalian) stomach for an extended period of time. One benefit of such a device is that, when partially or fully deployed, member 100 occupies volume within the ...

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Abstract

Methods, devices and systems for delivering a device assembly into a gastric or other space within the body, allowing the device to expand to occupy volume within the gastric space and, after an effective period of time, delivering a substance or stimulus to begin breakdown of the expanded device so that it may release from the body.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application No. 13 / 773,516, filed February 21, 2013, which is a nonprovisional application filed February 7, 2013, entitled Thermally Degradable Biocompatible Members and Degradable Application No. 61 / 762,196 for the method; 61 / 601,384, filed February 21, 2012, entitled Swallowing an Inflated Balloon in the Stomach Through a Narrow Extracorporeal Tube; and filed May 10, 2012, entitled Gastrointestinal application number 61 / 645,601 for delivery ropes for road applications; application number 61 / 647,730 filed May 16, 2012 entitled Hydrogel-actuated valves; filed June 22, 2012 entitled Fluid Application No. 61 / 663,433 for Transmission Devices; 61 / 663,682, filed June 25, 2012, titled Hydrogel-Actuated Valves; Application No. 61 / 663,683; Application No. 61 / 674,126, filed July 20, 2012, entitled Payload Delivery Systems and Methods; Application No. 61 / 674,126, filed Sep...

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IPC IPC(8): A61F5/00
CPCA61F5/003A61F5/004A61F5/0046
Inventor 山塔努·K·戈尔塞缪尔·G·莱维乔纳森·韦克布鲁斯·A·霍维茨振勇·丹尼尔·郭
Owner 安瑞仁科技公司
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