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Apparatus for treating obesity by extracting food

  • US 7,815,629 B2
  • Filed: 07/27/2005
  • Issued: 10/19/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/04/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • a. a tube comprisingi. a distal end portion having a sidewall with a plurality of holes located therein, wherein said holes are sized and configured to facilitate drainage of food from the upper digestive system of a patient and out through the tube; and

    ii. a proximal end portion that is configured to pass through the patient'"'"'s abdominal wall when the distal end portion of the tube is disposed in the upper digestive system of the patient;

    b. a first retention member attached to the tube to prevent dislodgement of the tube; and

    c. a morcellation device at the distal end portion of the tube to grind and divide food into smaller pieces as the food enters the tube.

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