Atraumatic delivery devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7678068
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11302977

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Methods and apparatus for delivering an implant device within the digestive system of an animal are presented. An delivery device includes an outer sheath, or container, for storing a proximal portion of the implant device. The outer sheath is moveable relative to the stored portion of the implant device to release the proximal portion from within the outer sheath. The delivery device also includes an inner sheath defining a lumen therein that extends distal to the outer sheath, a moveable element adapted to secure the distal end of the implant to the inner sheath, and a release mechanism coupled to the moveable element for releasing the distal end of the implant. The device also includes a atraumatic tip, or ball, coupled at its distal end to facilitate guiding the delivery device through the gastrointestinal tract.

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GI DYNAMICS INC355 CONGRESS STREET 4TH FLOOR BOSTON MA 02210

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cvinar, John F Winchester, US 26 3556
Levine, Andy H Newton, US 117 12948
Meade, John C Mendon, US 132 19055
Melanson, David A Hudson, US 74 8220

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