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 an d 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 close d configuration without applying any external force to said means (4). The invention applies to the treatment of obesity.