Devices and methods for treating morbid obesity

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20050177181A1
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11025364

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The present invention provides devices and methods for attachment of an implanted device, such as an artificial stoma device, a gastrointestinal sleeve device or an attachment cuff, within a patient's digestive tract for treatment of obesity. Special surgical fasteners provide a lasting and durable attachment to the gastrointestinal tissue without causing excessive pressure that could result in tissue erosion and detachment of the implanted device. Fastener delivery devices that facilitate peroral placement and deployment of fasteners and secondary devices are also provided. Also described are implantable devices and attachment means that avoid causing excessive pressure within the tissue by having compliance that is compatible with the gastrointestinal tissues where it is attached.

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  • VALENTX, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dann, Mitchell Wilson , US 48 11437
Fluet, Greg Jackson , US 17 3799
Hoffmann, Gerard Trabuco Canyon , US 1 1328
Ikramuddin, Sayeed Minneapolis , US 3 3566
Kagan, Jonathan Hopkins , US 88 14781
Swain, Paul London , GB 26 7601
Thomas, Richard Belmont , US 102 4904
Wilmore, Mary Victor , US 1 1328

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