GASTRIC SPACE FILLER DEVICE, DELIVERY SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gastric space filler device and methods effective for reducing a stomach volume.SOLUTION: A gastric space filler comprising at least one inflatable space filler 91A and 91B and a sleeve 93 to prevent leakage out of a gastric space filler device 19 is disclosed. The gastric space filler device 19 may be inflated with an insufflation fluid and with mineral oil, which further has the effect of reducing leakage. Delivery systems and methods for inserting a gastric space filler device 19 into a patient are also disclosed. Sheaths and methods for covering the gastric space filler device 19 during delivery into a patient are also disclosed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1