Patent ID: 8157836
Filing Date: 2012-04-17
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A system for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease, the system comprising: a fastener configured to hold the wall of the esophagus and the gastric wall together, wherein a portion of the system comprises at least one outlet for flow communication with a source containing an adhesive inducing agent, wherein the portion is configured to introduce the adhesive inducing agent between the wall of the esophagus and the gastric wall, wherein at least one part of the fastener is expandable, in a direction transverse to a length of the fastener, from a reduced profile position to an expanded profile position, wherein the fastener comprises a material that degrades in a body, wherein the fastener comprises a proximal anchor member and a distal anchor member, wherein one of the proximal and distal anchor members is configured to be placed against an inner surface of the wall of the esophagus and the other of the proximal and distal anchor members is configured to be placed against an inner surface of the gastric wall to hold the wall of the esophagus and the gastric wall together with the wall of the esophagus and the gastric wall being sandwiched in-between the proximal and distal anchor members, and wherein the fastener lacks an inflatable balloon.