ReShape Lifesciences has patented a system for inflating intragastric devices to treat obesity. The system includes an inflation fluid container, intragastric balloon, fluid pathway, valve, pressure gauge, and computing device to monitor and control the inflation process. GlobalData’s report on ReShape Lifesciences gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on ReShape Lifesciences, Ostomy monitoring system was a key innovation area identified from patents. ReShape Lifesciences's grant share as of January 2024 was 47%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Inflatable intragastric device system for treating obesity
The granted patent (Publication Number: US11819433B2) describes a system for performing an inflation procedure to inflate an inflatable intragastric device. The system includes an inflation fluid container, an inflatable intragastric balloon, a fluid pathway connecting the container and the balloon, valves to control the gas flow, a pressure gauge to measure balloon pressure, and a computing device to provide instructions to the valves based on pressure measurements. The computing device can determine if the balloon is in a constrained or unconstrained space based on pressure readings, adjust inflation fluid volume, compare pressure to target values, and provide fail-safe instructions to the user.
Furthermore, the system can distinguish between different constrained spaces, compare pressure measurements to safety criteria, and determine if the balloon is filled. The processing unit can also vent excess inflation fluid, provide alerts for constrained space location, and determine the amount of inflation fluid needed to achieve a target pressure within the balloon. The system aims to ensure safe and accurate inflation of the intragastric device, with specific pressure thresholds and fail-safe procedures in place. The use of SF6 and nitrogen as inflation fluids is also highlighted in the patent claims, emphasizing the importance of precise control and monitoring during the inflation process to prevent damage to the device or surrounding tissues.
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