Surgery – Instruments – Surgical mesh – connector – clip – clamp or band
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-14
2011-10-11
Erezo, Darwin (Department: 3773)
Surgery
Instruments
Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band
C600S037000, C623S023640, C623S023720
Reexamination Certificate
active
08034063
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates generally to medical methods and systems used to restore the angle of His and treat hiatal hernias and other conditions of the lower esophagus. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system that allows fixation of the distal esophagus and fundus of the stomach directly to the diaphragmatic crus muscle. The present invention provides a method where the diaphragmatic crus muscle is identified and precisely located from within and through the gastrointestinal lumen followed by the placement of a translumenal anchor which connects and secures the esophagus and stomach to the diaphragmatic crus muscle. This procedure reduces the hiatal hernia, restores the normal anatomy and treats conditions associated with the lower esophagus.
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Dornbusch Dianne
Erezo Darwin
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
XLumena, Inc.
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