Esophageal sleeve
AssigneeRex Medical, L.P.
InventorJames F. McGuckin, JR.
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Abstract
A device for treating acid reflux comprising a sleeve configured and dimensioned for insertion into the esophagus of the patient, the sleeve having a proximal portion, a distal portion and an intermediate portion between the distal and proximal portions. The sleeve includes a an inner member applying a radial force on the sleeve for securement within the esophagus, and a skirt connected to the sleeve to block acid backup from the stomach while not inhibiting passage of food into the stomach.
Claims20
A device for treating acid reflux comprising a sleeve configured and dimensioned for insertion into the esophagus of the patient, the sleeve having a proximal portion, a distal portion and an intermediate portion between the distal and proximal portions, the sleeve including an inner member applying a radial force on the sleeve for securement within the esophagus, and a skirt connected to the sleeve to block acid backup from the stomach while not inhibiting passage of food into the stomach.
A method for treating acid reflux comprising:
- providing a sleeve having an inner member applying a radial force on the sleeve and a plurality of flaps;
- inserting the sleeve into the esophagus;
- and
- leaving the sleeve in the esophagus so that food can pass through the flaps into the stomach while acid is blocked from passing from the stomach.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.