Patent ID: 7229428
Filing Date: 2007-06-12
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A bypass conduit assembly for placement within a stomach, comprising: a device configured to form a narrowed region incorporating at least two layers of tissue created adjacent to or within the stomach; a flexible tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a length therebetween with a lumen defined through the length; a fastener, extending through the proximal end of the tubular member thereby attaching the proximal end to the narrowed region incorporating at least two layers of tissue; the tubular member being configured to conform to the narrowed region incorporating at least two layers of tissue; and wherein the length of the tubular member extends from the narrowed region incorporating at least two layers of tissue so that the distal end is positioned distally of stomach such that the stomach is bypassed.