Gastrointestinal device

Details Gastrointestinal device Gastrointestinal device

2005-01-02

2010-11-09

Marmor, II, Charles A (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Body inserted urinary or colonic incontinent device or...

Reexamination Certificate

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07828713

ABSTRACT:
A gastrointestinal device including a casing including fixation elements adapted for intraluminal fixation of the device in a gastrointestinal tract (e.g., the anorectal wall), a valve disposed in the casing and controllable to move from a closed position, which significantly restricts passage of gastrointestinal (e.g., fecal) matter therepast, and an open position, which permits passage of gastrointestinal matter therepast, and a controller operatively connected to the valve for externally controlling the position of the valve between the closed and open positions.

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