Patent ID: 7335210
Filing Date: 2008-02-26
Classification: A61B,A61F,A61M

Abstract:
1. An instrument for use in applying a coating to an interior surface of an intestine for restricting food absorption, the instrument comprising: a flexible endoscopic member having a proximal end, a distal end, wherein the distal end configured to be inserted into the intestine, and a lumen therethrough; a second elongate member to be inserted through the lumen of the flexible endoscopic member, wherein the second elongate member having a proximal portion, a distal portion, a passageway, and a plurality of flexible bands disposed at least on the distal portion, said the flexible bands configured to expand outwardly to contact the interior surface of the intestine and radially expand the intestine when the distal portion of the second member extended beyond the distal end of the first member; a coating delivery tool configured to be inserted into the passageway of the second member, said coating delivery tool having a proximal portion, a distal portion configured to extend beyond the distal portion of the flexible endoscopic member for applying a coating to the interior surface of the intestine, at least one internal passage, and an outer surface, said the proximal portion further includes a first chamber at a distal end of the distal portion for storing a first component of an adhesive or sealant, wherein the first component configured to coat the interior surface of the intestine, a second chamber located proximal to the first chamber for storing a second component, wherein the second component of an adhesive or sealant configured to coat the interior surface of the intestine.