SELF-PROPELLED, INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITH HOLLOW, CYLINDRICAL HEAD AND METHOD OF USE

摘要

A medical device is provided for use in the lumen of a patient, such as in the Gastro-Intestinal Tract (GI Tract). The medical device can include a through channel for permitting passage of solid material, such as fecal material in the GI tract. In one embodiment, the device includes a self propelled capsule with a through channel, and a balloon disposed inside of the channel of the capsule. When inflated, the balloon provides occlusion of the channel.