Gastrointestinal implant with drawstring

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8771219
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13252609

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A gastrointestinal implant device includes a flexible, floppy sleeve, open at both ends, that extends into the duodenum. The device further includes a collapsible anchor coupled to the proximal portion of the sleeve. The device further includes a drawstring that is threaded through a proximal end of the anchor, and barbs that extend from the exterior surface of the anchor. The collapsible anchor can be a wave anchor. The drawstring can be used to collapse at least a proximal portion of the implant device. This is useful in removing or repositioning the implant device.

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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 3437
Lamport, Ronald B Pelham, US 34 2998
Levine, Andy H Newton, US 113 12298
Meade, John C Mendon, US 130 17818
Melanson, David A Hudson, US 71 7759

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