Method for securing a barrier device within the...

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2009-04-02

2011-10-25

Deak, Leslie (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Devices transferring fluids from within one area of body to...

C604S009000, C606S139000

Reexamination Certificate

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08043248

ABSTRACT:
A method is disclosed for creating an anchor within the gastrointestinal tract for supporting a barrier device therein. The gastrointestinal tract has a first wall, a second wall and a body lumen. The method comprises advancing an anchoring device through the first wall and the second wall, threading the barrier device over the anchoring device and advancing the barrier device into the body lumen, and forming a closed loop with the anchoring device for supporting the barrier device.

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