Endoscopic instrument for removing stomach insert
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Jul 8, 1986
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Jun 10, 1985
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Jun 10, 1985
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An endoscopic instrument for removing an inflated insert from the stomach cavity of a person being treated for obesity comprises an elongated flexible tube having passageways therein. A holding device at the distal end of the flexible tube is constructed and arranged to grasp and stabilize the inflated stomach insert, and an operator extending through the passageways is provided for manipulating the holding device. A deflating device is also located at the distal end of the flexible tube for puncturing or otherwise causing deflation of the insert after stabilization thereof by the holding device. An operator extending through the passageways is connected to manipulate the deflating device.
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