Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Thermal applicators
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-26
2011-04-26
Lacyk, John P (Department: 3735)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Thermal applicators
C607S116000, C607S133000, C606S028000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07933659
ABSTRACT:
A lower esophageal sphincter tightening device for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease which includes an insertion device, an energy source, and an energy transmitting device. The insertion device, by insertion through a body opening, positions the energy transmitting device in the proximity of the lower esophageal sphincter. The energy source generates and transmits energy via the insertion device to the energy transmitting device which directs the transmitted energy onto the lower esophageal sphincter which is comprised largely of collagen. The energy source transmits energy at a level sufficient to cause heating of the sphincter's collagen resulting in a shrinkage of the collagen and a tightening of the sphincter.
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Ganz Robert A.
Zelickson Brian D.
Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.
Faye Kaplun & Marcin, LLP
Lacyk John P
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