Magnetic Device for Preventing Upper Gastrointestinal Luminal Device Migration
Tech ID: 33664 / UC Case 2023-806-1
Brief Description
A novel magnetic device designed to prevent migration of upper gastrointestinal intraluminal devices, increasing their clinical functionality and patient safety.
Full Description
Researchers at UCI have developed a technology that involves a stent or device that uses the force of repulsion between magnets to prevent device migration within the upper gastrointestinal tract, by creating a upward force that combats downward forces.
Suggested uses
- Treatment of diseases resulting in esophageal obstructions such as achalasia and malignant aphasia
- Management of gastric leaks in bariatric patients
- Long-term treatment for patients with benign gastrointestinal pathologies
- Potential use in endoscopic weight loss strategies
Advantages
- Minimizes need for repeat procedures to relocate migrated stents
- Does not increase risk of esophageal perforation, mucosal atrophy, mucosal inflammation, or fistula formation
- Allows for broad use across many esophageal conditions
- Potential for use in weight loss treatments as an alternative to invasive bariatric surgery
- Avoids additional complications associated with other migration prevention strategies
Patent Status
Patent Pending
Contact
- Richard Y. Tun
- tunr@uci.edu
- tel: View Phone Number.
Inventors
- Acharya, Nischal
- Heutlinger, Olivia
- Nguyen, Ninh T.
