Inventors:
Daniel H. Teitelbaum - Ann Arbor MI, US
Jonathan E. Luntz - Ann Arbor MI, US
Ariel U. Spencer - Jonesborough TN, US
Diann E. Brei - Milford MI, US
Brent A. Utter - Ann Arbor MI, US
Joseph T. Belter - Novi MI, US
Jennifer L. Vermeesch - Okemos MI, US
Alexander D. Farr - Encino CA, US
Makram P. Debbas - Clovis CA, US
Assignee:
The Regents of The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor MI
International Classification:
A61F 2/04
A61F 2/00
A61M 29/00
US Classification:
623 2364, 604106, 604107, 600 29, 600 37
Abstract:
A bowel extension device implantable into a body for treatment of short bowel syndrome. The bowel extension device comprises a housing and a displaceable member coupled to the housing. The bowel extension device is configured to apply a tensile force sufficient to promote bowel growth without causing damage to the bowel. In some embodiments, the bowel extension device can be completely contained with the body.