Patent ID: 8628553
Filing Date: 2014-01-14
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A method for partitioning the stomach with at least one or more filaments and an expandable adhesive foam, wherein the at least one or more filaments are configured to be attached to the walls of the stomach, the method comprising: (a) forming a web structure within the stomach with the at least one or more filaments, wherein the web structure is formed by attaching the at least one or more filaments to the walls of the stomach such that the location of adjacent attachment points between the at least one or more filaments and the walls of the stomach are such that the attachment points alternate being located on opposing positions within the stomach; (b) applying the expandable adhesive foam to the web structure, wherein the expandable adhesive foam is foamed into place about the web structure and the stomach, wherein the expandable adhesive foam is formed from: (c) allowing the expandable adhesive foam to set to form a substantially continuous and substantially flat foam wall in the interior of the stomach to partition the stomach into at least two portions.