Patent ID: 8663139
Filing Date: 2014-03-04
Classification: A61B,A61H

Abstract:
1. A method, comprising: placing an implant device near an exterior surface of a colon, the implant device configured to produce and communicate a vibration to colon tissue, the implant device including a case forming at least a portion of an exterior of the implant device and defining an interior of the implant device, a vibration generator mounted on the case and configured to vibrate the at least the portion of the exterior of the implant device, a power receiver comprising a receiving coil and configured to receive electrical energy from a remote source, the power receiver being disposed adjacent to the vibration generator, and a tissue engaging structure located on the exterior surface of the case and configured to engage the colon tissue; securing the implant device to an exterior surface of the colon; and activating the vibration generator of the implant device to cause the implant device to vibrate against the exterior surface of the colon, wherein a vibration of the implant device against the exterior surface of the colon is configured to stimulate a nerve to induce a bowel movement.