Medical apparatus and method of making the same

摘要

The invention relates to a medical apparatus including a device used in the treatment of weight loss, obesity and potentially other 5 associated health problems, e.g., type II diabetes. The device is used to impede absorption of nutrients within the gastrointestinal tract, i.e. bypassing a portion of the gastrointestinal tract. The medical apparatus enables implantation of the device using minimally invasive techniques, such as transesophageal approach under visualization. The device may 10 be implanted via a working channel of a medical scope, e.g. an endoscope or in combination with a medical scope. 4665719_1 (GHMatters) P85364.AU.1 5-Sep-13