公开(公告)号：US10285836B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-14

申请号：US15234515

申请日：2016-08-11

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Richard S. Stack ,  Daniel J. Balbierz ,  William L. Athas ,  John Lunsford ,  Kevin Van Bladel ,  Ashik Mohan ,  Samuel T. Crews ,  Shuji Uemura ,  Robert T. Hawes

IPC: A61F5/00 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61M25/01

Abstract: The present application describes an implant system useable for positioning an implant device such as a device useful for restricting passage of ingested food into the stomach. In one embodiment, the disclosed system includes a plurality of anchors that may be coupled to tissue within the stomach, or to a tissue tunnel formed by plicating stomach wall tissue. The anchor includes a loop. During use, the implant device is inserted through the loop and expanded such that it retains its position within the loop until removed. Instruments for implanting and explanting the implant device are also described.

公开(公告)号：US09872786B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-23

申请号：US14825624

申请日：2015-08-13

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Richard S. Stack ,  Richard A. Glenn ,  William L. Athas ,  Michael S. Williams ,  Trevor J. Moody ,  Fred E. Silverstein ,  Nathan Every

IPC: A61F2/04 ,  A61F5/00 ,  A61F2/07 ,  A61F2/24 ,  A61F2/06 ,  A61F2/848

CPC classification number: A61F5/0076 ,  A61F2/04 ,  A61F2/07 ,  A61F2/24 ,  A61F5/0036 ,  A61F5/0079 ,  A61F2002/044 ,  A61F2002/045 ,  A61F2002/067 ,  A61F2002/8483 ,  A61F2230/0067 ,  A61F2250/0039 ,  A61F2250/0067

Abstract: A satiation device is described which includes a sheath or liner extending from the proximal or middle stomach to the distal antrum. Food ingested by the patient passes through the sheath or liner, thereby minimizing contact between the ingested food and the stomach. It is believed that over time, reduced contact between food and the stomach will result in decreased Ghrelin production by the patient and a consequent decrease in appetite. In some embodiments, the satiation device may also include a proximal pouch and/or a distal bypass tube.

公开(公告)号：US09827130B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-28

申请号：US15150784

申请日：2016-05-10

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Richard S. Stack ,  William L. Athas ,  Richard A. Glenn ,  Daniel Balbierz ,  John Lunsford ,  Michael S. Williams

IPC: A61M5/00 ,  A61F5/00

CPC classification number: A61F5/0079 ,  A61F5/0036 ,  A61F5/0076

Abstract: A method for controlling appetite by means of a satiation device is disclosed. The device, which includes a flexible webbing defining proximal and distal openings and a biasing structure, is attached to the patient's stomach with the proximal opening positioned adjacent and below the patient's gastro-esophageal junction. The biasing structure imparts pressure against the wall of the patient's stomach adjacent the gastro-esophageal junction.