Magnetic anchoring devices
First Claim
1. A method of anchoring an inflatable device to a region of tissue within a stomach, comprising:
- providing an inflatable device comprising at least one magnetic devices;
securing at least one magnetic anchor to a surface of a stomach;
magnetically coupling the at least one magnetic device with the at least one magnetic anchor such that the inflatable device is secured against a region of tissue within the stomach.
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Abstract
Magnetic anchoring devices are disclosed herein. Expandable devices that are inserted into the stomach of a patient are attached to its interior wall by magnetically coupling. Such expandable devices, like inflatable balloons, comprise at least one magnetic device, which may be a magnet, a magnetizable material, or a magnetic metal. The magnetic device may be positioned on the external or interior surface of the expandable device or may be integral thereto. The magnetic device is magnetically coupled to a magnetic anchor positioned on a surface of the stomach wall. In this way, the expandable devices are anchored to the stomach walls, preventing migration of the device to other areas of the body where they may become obstructions and pose health risks.
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23 Claims
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1. A method of anchoring an inflatable device to a region of tissue within a stomach, comprising:
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providing an inflatable device comprising at least one magnetic devices;
securing at least one magnetic anchor to a surface of a stomach;
magnetically coupling the at least one magnetic device with the at least one magnetic anchor such that the inflatable device is secured against a region of tissue within the stomach. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
configuring the region of tissue to create at least one fold of tissue; and
positioning a portion of the at least one magnetic device therethrough.
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12. A stomach volume occupying system comprising:
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an inflatable device having at least one magnetic device; and
at least one magnetic anchor positioned on a surface of a stomach, wherein the magnetic device of the inflatable device may be magnetically coupled to the magnetic anchor such that the inflatable device is attached to an interior surface of the stomach. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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