Bariatric sleeve
First Claim
1. A gastrointestinal implant device comprising:
- a floppy sleeve, open at both ends, and adapted to extend within the intestine; and
a collapsible sleeve anchor coupled to a proximal portion of the sleeve and adapted to anchor the sleeve within the digestive system.
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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. When implanted within the intestine, the sleeve can limit the absorption of nutrients, delay the mixing of chyme with digestive enzymes, altering hormonal triggers, providing negative feedback, and combinations thereof. The anchor is collapsible for endoscopic delivery and removal.
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20 Claims
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1. A gastrointestinal implant device comprising:
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a floppy sleeve, open at both ends, and adapted to extend within the intestine; and
a collapsible sleeve anchor coupled to a proximal portion of the sleeve and adapted to anchor the sleeve within the digestive system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A gastrointestinal implant device comprising:
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a flexible, floppy sleeve means open at both ends and adapted to extend within the intestine for altering normal digestion along at least that portion of the intestine containing the sleeve; and
means coupled to a proximal portion of the sleeve for anchoring the sleeve within the digestive system. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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