Systems and Methods for Introducing and Applying a Bandage Structure Within a Body Lumen or Hollow Body Organ

Authors

Kenton W. Gregory, Providence Health & Services
Amanda Dayton

Document Type

Patent

Publication Date

12-20-2007

Abstract

Systems and methods provide intraluminal delivery of a bandage structure within a body lumen or hollow body organ, e.g., for treating an injured gastrointestinal tract or an esophageal hemorrhage in a non-invasive way using endoscopic visualization. The systems and methods can be sized and configured to apply a chitosan bandage structure within a body lumen or hollow body organ, to take advantage of the mucoadhesive, antimicrobial, hemostatic, and potential accelerated wound healing properties of the chitosan material.

Area of Special Interest

Digestive Health

Specialty/Research Institute

Gastroenterology

Specialty/Research Institute

Surgery

Specialty/Research Institute

Emergency Medicine

Location

United States

Comments

Patent Number: 8,920,514

Assignee

Providence Health System--Oregon (Portland, OR)

Family ID

38779196

Serial Number

12/004,297

Tech ID

06-02-INV-F