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US 2025/0049606 A1Published application
Insert with viscous filler for endoscopy support
AssigneeColowrap, LLC
InventorsJames HATHORN, Wayne HENDERSON, Anjana Mohanty, Catherine Froelicher
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for placement at an abdomen of a patient in connection with an endoscopy procedure, comprising: an outer housing having at least a portion comprising a flexible, pliable material; and an inner material within the outer housing, wherein the inner material has at least one property related to adipose tissue.
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An apparatus for placement at an abdomen of a patient in connection with an endoscopy procedure, comprising:
- an outer housing having at least a portion comprising a flexible, pliable material;
- and
- an inner material within the outer housing, wherein the inner material has at least one property related to adipose tissue.
A method of applying an insert at a patient in connection with an endoscopy procedure, the method comprising:
- placing the insert between the patient and at least a portion of an elastic compression device, wherein the insert includes:
- an outer housing having at least a portion comprising a flexible, pliable material;
- and
- an inner material within the outer housing, wherein the inner material has at least one property related to adipose tissue;
- maintaining or applying at least the portion of the elastic compression device over the insert;
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- maintaining the insert at an abdomen of the patient during one or more of endoscope insertion, imaging, endoscope withdrawal, or a post endoscopy time period.
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