公开(公告)号：US20110071557A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-24

申请号：US12562250

申请日：2009-09-18

申请人： Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Toralf Bork ,  Christine H. Chen ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Donna L. Korvick ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Timothy P. Lessek ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Daniel J. Mumaw ,  Anil K. Nalagatla ,  David N. Plescia ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Patrick J. Swindon ,  Mark Tsonton ,  Scott A. Woodruff

发明人： Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Toralf Bork ,  Christine H. Chen ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Donna L. Korvick ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Timothy P. Lessek ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Daniel J. Mumaw ,  Anil K. Nalagatla ,  David N. Plescia ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Patrick J. Swindon ,  Mark Tsonton ,  Scott A. Woodruff

IPC分类号： A61B17/122 ,  A61F2/04

CPC分类号： A61F5/0059 ,  A61B17/12009 ,  A61F2/0036 ,  A61F5/003 ,  A61F5/0053 ,  A61F5/0056 ,  A61F2250/0002

摘要： An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. A symmetrical drive system including a drive element associated with and engaging the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct is further provided. In accordance with an alternate embodiment an apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct including an elongated member having a first end and a second end. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. The tension element is composed of a flexible first member and a flexible second member, wherein the flexible first member is movable relative to the flexible second member. A drive element is associated with and engages the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct.

摘要翻译： 用于调节患者器官或管道的功能的装置包括具有第一端和第二端的细长构件。 紧固件设置在细长构件的第一端上。 紧固件构造成接合细长构件的第二端，使得细长构件围绕器官或管道形成环。 张力元件设置成在细长构件内移动。 进一步提供一种对称的驱动系统，其包括与紧张元件相关联并与其接合的驱动元件，用于使张力元件控制细长构件对患者身体器官或管道施加的张力。 根据替代实施例，一种用于调节患者器官或管道的功能的装置，包括具有第一端和第二端的细长构件。 紧固件设置在细长构件的第一端上。 紧固件构造成接合细长构件的第二端，使得细长构件围绕器官或管道形成环。 张力元件设置成在细长构件内移动。 张力元件由柔性第一构件和柔性第二构件构成，其中柔性第一构件可相对于柔性第二构件移动。 驱动元件与张力元件相关联并与其接合，用于使张力元件控制由细长构件施加的抗张力抵靠患者身体器官或管道的张力。

公开(公告)号：US08617049B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-31

申请号：US12562250

申请日：2009-09-18

申请人： Daniel F. Dlugos, Jr. ,  Toralf Bork ,  Christine H. Chen ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Donna L. Korvick ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Timothy P. Lessek ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Daniel J. Mumaw ,  Anil K. Nalagatla ,  David N. Plescia ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Patrick J. Swindon ,  Mark Tsonton ,  Scott A. Woodruff

发明人： Daniel F. Dlugos, Jr. ,  Toralf Bork ,  Christine H. Chen ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Donna L. Korvick ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Timothy P. Lessek ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Daniel J. Mumaw ,  Anil K. Nalagatla ,  David N. Plescia ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Patrick J. Swindon ,  Mark Tsonton ,  Scott A. Woodruff

IPC分类号： A61F2/00 ,  A61F13/00 ,  A61B17/08

CPC分类号： A61F5/0059 ,  A61B17/12009 ,  A61F2/0036 ,  A61F5/003 ,  A61F5/0053 ,  A61F5/0056 ,  A61F2250/0002

摘要： An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. A symmetrical drive system including a drive element associated with and engaging the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct is further provided. In accordance with an alternate embodiment an apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct including an elongated member having a first end and a second end. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. The tension element is composed of a flexible first member and a flexible second member, wherein the flexible first member is movable relative to the flexible second member. A drive element is associated with and engages the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct.

摘要翻译： 用于调节患者器官或管道的功能的装置包括具有第一端和第二端的细长构件。 紧固件设置在细长构件的第一端上。 紧固件构造成接合细长构件的第二端，使得细长构件围绕器官或管道形成环。 张力元件设置成在细长构件内移动。 进一步提供一种对称的驱动系统，其包括与紧张元件相关联并与其接合的驱动元件，用于使张力元件控制细长构件对患者身体器官或管道施加的张力。 根据替代实施例，一种用于调节患者器官或管道的功能的装置，包括具有第一端和第二端的细长构件。 紧固件设置在细长构件的第一端上。 紧固件构造成接合细长构件的第二端，使得细长构件围绕器官或管道形成环。 张力元件设置成在细长构件内移动。 张力元件由柔性第一构件和柔性第二构件构成，其中柔性第一构件可相对于柔性第二构件移动。 驱动元件与张力元件相关联并与其接合，用于使张力元件控制由细长构件施加的抗张力抵靠患者身体器官或管道的张力。

公开(公告)号：US08727964B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-20

申请号：US12562279

申请日：2009-09-18

申请人： Daniel F. Dlugos, Jr. ,  Thomas E. Adams ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Sean P. Conlon ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Dean L. Garner ,  Alec J. Ginggen ,  Wells D. Haberstich ,  Geoffrey C. Hueil ,  Donna L. Korvick ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Timothy P. Lessek ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Kyle P. Moore ,  Daniel J. Mumaw ,  Anil K. Nalagatla ,  Mark S. Ortiz ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Bret W. Smith ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Patrick J. Swindon ,  Eric W. Thompson ,  Mark Tsonton ,  Lauren S. Weaner ,  Christopher W. Widenhouse ,  Scott A. Woodruff

发明人： Daniel F. Dlugos, Jr. ,  Thomas E. Adams ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Sean P. Conlon ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Dean L. Garner ,  Alec J. Ginggen ,  Wells D. Haberstich ,  Geoffrey C. Hueil ,  Donna L. Korvick ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Timothy P. Lessek ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Kyle P. Moore ,  Daniel J. Mumaw ,  Anil K. Nalagatla ,  Mark S. Ortiz ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Bret W. Smith ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Patrick J. Swindon ,  Eric W. Thompson ,  Mark Tsonton ,  Lauren S. Weaner ,  Christopher W. Widenhouse ,  Scott A. Woodruff

IPC分类号： A61F2/00 ,  A61F13/00

CPC分类号： A61F5/0053 ,  A61F2/0036 ,  A61F5/003 ,  A61F5/0033 ,  A61F5/0056 ,  A61F5/0059

摘要： An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. The elongated member has a compressible ventral surface and a substantially rigid dorsal periphery, wherein the elongated member includes a fluid bladder positioned along the ventral surface. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. A drive element is associated with and engages the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct. Alternate embodiments are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 用于调节患者器官或管道的功能的装置包括具有第一端和第二端的细长构件。 细长构件具有可压缩的腹侧表面和基本刚性的背侧周边，其中细长构件包括沿腹侧面定位的流体囊。 紧固件设置在细长构件的第一端上。 紧固件构造成接合细长构件的第二端，使得细长构件围绕器官或管道形成环。 张力元件设置成在细长构件内移动。 驱动元件与张力元件相关联并与其接合，用于使张力元件控制由细长构件施加的抗张力抵靠患者身体器官或管道的张力。 还公开了替代实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20110071646A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-24

申请号：US12562279

申请日：2009-09-18

申请人： Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Thomas E. Adams ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Sean P. Conlon ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Dean L. Garner ,  Alec J. Ginggen ,  Wells D. Haberstich ,  Geoffrey C. Hueil ,  Donna L. Korvick ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Timothy P. Lessek ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Kyle P. Moore ,  Daniel J. Mumaw ,  Anil K. Nalagatla ,  Mark S. Ortiz ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Bret W. Smith ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Patrick J. Swindon ,  Eric W. Thompson ,  Mark Tsonton ,  Lauren S. Weaner ,  Christopher W. Widenhouse ,  Scott A. Woodruff

发明人： Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Thomas E. Adams ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Sean P. Conlon ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Dean L. Garner ,  Alec J. Ginggen ,  Wells D. Haberstich ,  Geoffrey C. Hueil ,  Donna L. Korvick ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Timothy P. Lessek ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Kyle P. Moore ,  Daniel J. Mumaw ,  Anil K. Nalagatla ,  Mark S. Ortiz ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Bret W. Smith ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Patrick J. Swindon ,  Eric W. Thompson ,  Mark Tsonton ,  Lauren S. Weaner ,  Christopher W. Widenhouse ,  Scott A. Woodruff

IPC分类号： A61B17/12 ,  A61F2/04

CPC分类号： A61F5/0053 ,  A61F2/0036 ,  A61F5/003 ,  A61F5/0033 ,  A61F5/0056 ,  A61F5/0059

摘要： An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. The elongated member has a compressible ventral surface and a substantially rigid dorsal periphery, wherein the elongated member includes a fluid bladder positioned along the ventral surface. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. A drive element is associated with and engages the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct. Alternate embodiments are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 用于调节患者器官或管道的功能的装置包括具有第一端和第二端的细长构件。 细长构件具有可压缩的腹侧表面和基本刚性的背侧周边，其中细长构件包括沿腹侧面定位的流体囊。 紧固件设置在细长构件的第一端上。 紧固件构造成接合细长构件的第二端，使得细长构件围绕器官或管道形成环。 张力元件设置成在细长构件内移动。 驱动元件与张力元件相关联并与其接合，用于使张力元件控制由细长构件施加的抗张力抵靠患者身体器官或管道的张力。 还公开了替代实施例。

公开(公告)号：US09750629B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-05

申请号：US12562267

申请日：2009-09-18

申请人： Daniel F. Dlugos, Jr. ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Toralf Bork ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Dean L. Garner ,  Alec J. Ginggen ,  Geoffrey C. Hueil ,  Donna L. Korvick ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Kyle P. Moore ,  Daniel J. Mumaw ,  Anil K. Nalagatla ,  Mark S. Ortiz ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Bret W. Smith ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Patrick J. Swindon ,  Richard W. Timm ,  Eric W. Thompson ,  Lauren S. Weaner

发明人： Daniel F. Dlugos, Jr. ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Toralf Bork ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Dean L. Garner ,  Alec J. Ginggen ,  Geoffrey C. Hueil ,  Donna L. Korvick ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Kyle P. Moore ,  Daniel J. Mumaw ,  Anil K. Nalagatla ,  Mark S. Ortiz ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Bret W. Smith ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Patrick J. Swindon ,  Richard W. Timm ,  Eric W. Thompson ,  Lauren S. Weaner

IPC分类号： A61B17/122 ,  A61F5/00 ,  A61F2/00

CPC分类号： A61F5/0053 ,  A61F2/0036 ,  A61F5/003 ,  A61F5/0056 ,  A61F5/0059

摘要： An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. A drive element is associated with and engages the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct. A tension release mechanism is associated with the tension element.

公开(公告)号：US20110071558A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-24

申请号：US12562267

申请日：2009-09-18

申请人： Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Toralf Bork ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Dean L. Garner ,  Alec J. Ginggen ,  Geoffrey C. Hueil ,  Donna L. Korvick ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Kyle P. Moore ,  Daniel J. Mumaw ,  Anil K. Nalagatla ,  Mark S. Ortiz ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Bret W. Smith ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Patrick J. Swindon ,  Richard W. Timm ,  Eric W. Thompson ,  Lauren S. Weaner

发明人： Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Toralf Bork ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Dean L. Garner ,  Alec J. Ginggen ,  Geoffrey C. Hueil ,  Donna L. Korvick ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Kyle P. Moore ,  Daniel J. Mumaw ,  Anil K. Nalagatla ,  Mark S. Ortiz ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Bret W. Smith ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Patrick J. Swindon ,  Richard W. Timm ,  Eric W. Thompson ,  Lauren S. Weaner

IPC分类号： A61B17/122 ,  A61F2/04

CPC分类号： A61F5/0053 ,  A61F2/0036 ,  A61F5/003 ,  A61F5/0056 ,  A61F5/0059

摘要： An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. A drive element is associated with and engages the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct. A tension release mechanism is associated with the tension element.

摘要翻译： 用于调节患者器官或管道的功能的装置包括具有第一端和第二端的细长构件。 紧固件设置在细长构件的第一端上。 紧固件构造成接合细长构件的第二端，使得细长构件围绕器官或管道形成环。 张力元件设置成在细长构件内移动。 驱动元件与张力元件相关联并与其接合，用于使张力元件控制由细长构件施加的抗张力抵靠患者身体器官或管道的张力。 张力释放机构与张力元件相关联。

公开(公告)号：US08672830B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US12562310

申请日：2009-09-18

申请人： Daniel F. Dlugos, Jr. ,  Thomas E. Adams ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Toralf Bork ,  Christine H. Chen ,  Sean P. Conlon ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Dean L. Garner ,  Alec J. Ginggen ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Anil K. Nalagatla ,  Bret W. Smith ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Richard W. Timm

发明人： Daniel F. Dlugos, Jr. ,  Thomas E. Adams ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Toralf Bork ,  Christine H. Chen ,  Sean P. Conlon ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Dean L. Garner ,  Alec J. Ginggen ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Anil K. Nalagatla ,  Bret W. Smith ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Richard W. Timm

IPC分类号： A61F2/00 ,  A61F13/00

CPC分类号： A61F5/003 ,  A61F2/0036 ,  A61F5/0053 ,  A61F5/0056 ,  A61F5/0059

摘要： An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. A drive element is associated with and engaging the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct. A release mechanism is provided for the tension element.

摘要翻译： 用于调节患者器官或管道的功能的装置包括具有第一端和第二端的细长构件。 紧固件设置在细长构件的第一端上。 紧固件构造成接合细长构件的第二端，使得细长构件围绕器官或管道形成环。 张力元件设置成在细长构件内移动。 驱动元件与张力元件相关联并与其接合，用于使张紧元件控制由细长构件施加的抵抗患者身体器官或管道的张力。 为张力元件提供释放机构。

公开(公告)号：US20110071341A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-24

申请号：US12562310

申请日：2009-09-18

申请人： Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Thomas E. Adams ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Toralf Bork ,  Christine H. Chen ,  Sean P. Conlon ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Dean L. Garner ,  Alec J. Ginggen ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Anil K. Nalagatla ,  Bret W. Smith ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Richard W. Timm

发明人： Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Thomas E. Adams ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Toralf Bork ,  Christine H. Chen ,  Sean P. Conlon ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Dean L. Garner ,  Alec J. Ginggen ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Anil K. Nalagatla ,  Bret W. Smith ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Richard W. Timm

IPC分类号： A61F2/00

CPC分类号： A61F5/003 ,  A61F2/0036 ,  A61F5/0053 ,  A61F5/0056 ,  A61F5/0059

摘要： An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. A drive element is associated with and engaging the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct. A release mechanism is provided for the tension element.

摘要翻译： 用于调节患者器官或管道的功能的装置包括具有第一端和第二端的细长构件。 紧固件设置在细长构件的第一端上。 紧固件构造成接合细长构件的第二端，使得细长构件围绕器官或管道形成环。 张力元件设置成在细长构件内移动。 驱动元件与张力元件相关联并与其接合，用于使张紧元件控制由细长构件施加的抵抗患者身体器官或管道的张力。 为张力元件提供释放机构。

公开(公告)号：US07481763B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-27

申请号：US10856971

申请日：2004-05-28

申请人： William L. Hassler, Jr. ,  Daniel F. Dlugos, Jr. ,  Rocco Crivelli

发明人： William L. Hassler, Jr. ,  Daniel F. Dlugos, Jr. ,  Rocco Crivelli

IPC分类号： A61F2/00

CPC分类号： A61F5/0003

摘要： A remotely controlled gastric band system that is practically immune to external magnetic fields, such as from a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine, incorporates a bi-directional pump and fluid reservoir to adjust fluid volume for hydraulic control of a gastric band. A piezoelectric driver (e.g., rotary actuator, linear actuator) selectively compresses and expands a metal bellows hermetically sealed within a biocompatible and nonferromagnetic enclosure or case such as titanium. Directly sensing a position of the metal bellows yields an accurate reading of volume contained therein, allowing for closed-loop control of the gastric band.

摘要翻译： 实际上免受外部磁场的远程控制的胃带系统，例如来自磁共振成像（MRI）机器，包括双向泵和流体储存器，以调节用于胃束带的液压控制的流体体积。 压电驱动器（例如，旋转致动器，线性致动器）选择性地压缩和膨胀密封在生物相容性和非铁磁性外壳内的金属波纹管，例如钛。 直接感测金属波纹管的位置可以准确读取其中所含的体积，从而允许对胃带进行闭环控制。

公开(公告)号：US20120165794A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US12976761

申请日：2010-12-22

申请人： Mark S. Ortiz ,  Christopher J. Hess ,  Jason L. Harris ,  James W. Voegele ,  Mark S. Zeiner ,  Mark D. Overmyer ,  Joseph B. Kraimer ,  Jeff Shimizu ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Yanik Tardy ,  Thierry Utard ,  Juergen Burger ,  Toralf Bork ,  Martin Pfleiderer ,  Olivier Chossat

发明人： Mark S. Ortiz ,  Christopher J. Hess ,  Jason L. Harris ,  James W. Voegele ,  Mark S. Zeiner ,  Mark D. Overmyer ,  Joseph B. Kraimer ,  Jeff Shimizu ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Yanik Tardy ,  Thierry Utard ,  Juergen Burger ,  Toralf Bork ,  Martin Pfleiderer ,  Olivier Chossat

IPC分类号： A61M31/00

CPC分类号： A61B1/041 ,  A61B1/00147 ,  A61F5/0013 ,  A61M31/002

摘要： Devices and related methods are provided for the controlled delivery of a therapeutic to a targeted location within a body. More particularly, methods and devices are provided for controlling the rate of passage of an orally administered pill through a body, as well as for controlling the delivery of a therapeutic within the pill at a specific location within the body. Various types of devices, generally referred to herein as “catchers,” are provided that can actively catch a pill as it passes through a body. The catcher can hold the pill at a specific location within the body until a predetermined event occurs, such as partial or complete administration of a therapeutic within the pill. The catcher can then release the pill upon command and/or upon the occurrence of the predetermined event to allow the pill to pass out of the body. In other embodiments, various types of pills are provided that can actively engage a catcher and remain engaged with the catcher until a predetermined event occurs.