Intestinal sleeve

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7981163
SERIAL NO

12684309

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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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  • GI DYNAMICS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cvinar, John F Winchester, US 26 3442
Levine, Andy H Newton, US 115 12326
Meade, John C Mendon, US 131 17893
Melanson, David A Hudson, US 72 7781

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