Methods and devices for delivering or delaying lipids within a duodenum

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9072861
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13769097

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Devices and methods described include a flow reduction device adapted and configured for use within the duodenum of a mammal having a spine, a first atraumatic feature, a second atraumatic feature, and a flow reduction element having a proximal end, a distal end, an interior portion, an exterior portion and a variable porosity between the proximal end and the distal end. One aspect of the device includes a spine having a proximal end and a distal end, an atraumatic feature positioned on at least one of the proximal end and the distal end of the spine, and a flow reduction element positioned along the spine and having a variable porosity along its length.

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ENDOSPHERE INC4449 EASTON WAY 2ND FLOOR COLUMBUS OH 43219

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Keck, Zhenyong Redwood City, US 8 27
McKinley, James T Redwood City, US 21 1343
Sander, Fiona M Los Altos Hills, US 25 1045

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