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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 11, 2006
Filed:
Jan. 09, 2003
Andy H. Levine, Newton, MA (US);
John Cvinar, Winchester, MA (US);
Dave Melanson, Hudson, NH (US);
John Meade, Mendon, MA (US);
Andy H. Levine, Newton, MA (US);
John Cvinar, Winchester, MA (US);
Dave Melanson, Hudson, NH (US);
John Meade, Mendon, MA (US);
GI Dynamics, Inc., Watertown, MA (US);
Abstract
Method and apparatus for limiting absorption of food products in specific parts of the digestive system is presented. A gastrointestinal implant device is anchored in the stomach and extends beyond the ligament of Treitz. All food exiting the stomach is funneled through the device. The gastrointestinal device includes an anchor for anchoring the device to the stomach and a flexible sleeve to limit absorption of nutrients in the duodenum. The anchor is collapsible for endoscopic delivery and removal.