Devices and methods for retaining a gastro-esophageal implant

Details Devices and methods for retaining a gastro-esophageal implant Devices and methods for retaining a gastro-esophageal implant

2004-07-23

2008-10-07

Manahan, Todd E. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band

C606S139000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07431725

ABSTRACT:
Various methods and devices are described for retaining a medical implant within a body cavity. According to one aspect, one or more plications are formed and the medical device is coupled to or seated against the plication(s). A patch may be positioned between tissue layers forming the plication so as to reinforce the tissue adhesion forming between the tissue layers.

REFERENCES:
patent: 6994715 (2006-02-01), Gannoe et al.
patent: 2004/0092892 (2004-05-01), Kagan et al.

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