Surgery – Miscellaneous
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-31
2007-07-31
Gilbert, Samuel G. (Department: 3735)
Surgery
Miscellaneous
C600S030000, C600S037000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10384285
ABSTRACT:
A method for treating a blood vessel in a wall forming a gastrointestinal tract of a body of a mammal. A solution is introduced from the gastrointestinal tract into the vessel. A nonbiodegradable solid is formed in the vessel from the solution to create an occlusion in the vessel and thus terminate blood flow to the vessel distal of the occlusion.
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Silverman David E.
Stein Alan
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Gilbert Samuel G.
Scimed Life Systems Inc.
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