Methods and devices for luminal and sphincter augmentation

Details Methods and devices for luminal and sphincter augmentation Methods and devices for luminal and sphincter augmentation

2007-02-13

2007-02-13

Marmor, II, Charles A. (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Body inserted urinary or colonic incontinent device or...

Implanted

C600S012000, C128S898000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10612325

ABSTRACT:
Devices and methods for augmenting or otherwise enhancing closure of body lumens comprise magnetic or magnetizable components or particles which are implanted in the wall of the lumen. The magnet fields exerted by the components or particles act to close the body lumen with a desired force.

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