Surgery – Internal organ support or sling
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-14
2007-08-14
Gilbert, Samuel G. (Department: 3735)
Surgery
Internal organ support or sling
C607S040000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10974248
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are methods and apparatus for implantation into the walls of an organ such as the stomach. Deformable or inflatable anchors with a connector between are used to pull the walls of the organ together, or to implant devices in the wall of the organ. Also disclosed are surgical instruments useful in practicing the disclosed methods.
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Brommer Robert
Gertner Michael
Sheehan Neil
Gilbert Samuel G.
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
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