Endoscopic instrument for removing stomach insert

Details Endoscopic instrument for removing stomach insert Endoscopic instrument for removing stomach insert

1985-06-10

1986-07-08

Grieb, William H.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128303R, 128329R, A61B 100

Patent

active

045986991

ABSTRACT:
An endoscopic instrument for removing an inflated insert from the stomach cavity of a person being treated for obesity comprises an elongated flexible tube having passageways therein. A holding device at the distal end of the flexible tube is constructed and arranged to grasp and stabilize the inflated stomach insert, and an operator extending through the passageways is provided for manipulating the holding device. A deflating device is also located at the distal end of the flexible tube for puncturing or otherwise causing deflation of the insert after stabilization thereof by the holding device. An operator extending through the passageways is connected to manipulate the deflating device.

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