KIT FOR THE INSERTION OF AN INTRAGASTRIC IMPLANT, CASE FOR INSERTING SUCH AN IMPLANT, AND CORRESPONDING PRODUCTION METHOD.

摘要

The invention relates to a kit for inserting an intragastric implant, comprising an intragastric implant that is to be implanted in the stomach and can be expanded from a configuration used for the insertion thereof into the stomach to a therapeutic configuration inside the stomach, and a case (2) which envelops said implant in the insertion configuration. Said case (2) is provided with an opening member (3) which can be actuated by means of a positive force that allows the case (2) to move from a closed configuration to an open configuration. The invention is characterized in that the case (2) comprises a locking means (4) which is functionally connected to the opening member (3) and allows the case (2) to be immobilized on its own in the closed configuration without applying any external force to said means (4). The invention applies to the treatment of obesity.