Method and apparatus for modifying the exit orifice of a satiation pouch

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8337566
APP PUB NO 20100100109A1
SERIAL NO

12631501

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A prosthetic device is described that is positionable within the gastro-esophageal junction region of a patient. The prosthetic device includes a proximal opening and a distal orifice that is adjustable in size prior to and/or following implantation. During use, the prosthetic device is attached to tissue of the gastro-esophageal junction region of the patient, with the device positioned such that food ingested by the patient passes from the esophagus through the proximal opening into the interior of the prosthetic device, and eventually exits the prosthetic device via the distal opening.

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BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED INCONE SCIMED PLACE MAPLE GROVE MN 55311-1566

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Athas, William L Durham, US 85 8094
Balbierz, Dan Redwood City, US 27 2887
Every, Nathan Seattle, US 27 3565
Glenn, Richard A Chapel Hill, US 105 12595
Lunsford, John San Carlos, US 55 9092
Silverstein, Fred E Seattle, US 60 10763
Stack, Richard S Chapel Hill, US 143 17118
Williams, Michael S Santa Rosa, US 157 17095

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