Devices for augmentation of lumen walls

Surgery – Miscellaneous

Reexamination Certificate

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ABSTRACT:
A bulking device for implantation into a lumen wall that includes a bulking material that is configured to alter the portion of the lumen into which it is implanted and one or more therapeutic substances in association with the bulking material, wherein the device is configured to alter the portion of the lumen wall into which it is implanted. A method for inserting devices of the invention are also included.

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