TISSUE ANCHORABLE DEVICES
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Abstract
A device for treating GERD is provided. The device includes a device body capable of at least partially preventing reflux of stomach content to the esophagus while enabling flow of esophageal content around said device body and into the stomach.
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45 Claims
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1-25. -25. (canceled)
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26. A device for reducing gastric reflux comprising a device body and an anchor for anchoring said device body within or below the esophagus, said device body being configured for:
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(i) at least partially preventing reflux of stomach content into the esophagus; and (ii) elastically collapsing to enable flow of esophageal content around said device body and into the stomach. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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40. A method of reducing gastric reflux comprising anchoring a device having a device body anchored to a tissue at or above an LES, said device body being configured for:
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(i) at least partially preventing reflux of stomach content into the esophagus; and (ii) elastic collapse to thereby enable flow of esophageal content around said device body and into the stomach. - View Dependent Claims (41, 42, 43)
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- 44. A method of reducing gastric reflux comprising a device having a collapsible device body that elastically and dynamically expands in an open esophageal lumen and collapses under the pressure of a contracting LES.
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