Patents Assigned to Medtronic Endonetics, Inc.
  • Method of treating gastroesophageal reflux disease
    Patent number: 6725866
    Abstract: Disclosed is an esophageal bulking device for implantation below the mucosa in the vicinity of the lower esophageal sphincter. Preferably, the bulking device comprises an expandable hydrogel implant. Also disclosed are methods of treating gastroesophageal reflux disease, by implanting an expandable bulking device below the mucosa in the vicinity of the lower esophageal sphincter. The bulking device may be subsequently explanted from the vicinity of the lower esophageal sphincter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Medtronic Endonetics, Inc.
    Inventors: George M. Johnson, Ross Tsukashima, Matthew Thomas Yurek
  • Implantable monitoring probe
    Patent number: 6689056
    Abstract: Disclosed is an ambulatory system for monitoring one or more physiological parameters in a body lumen, such as the esophagus. The system includes an implantable probe having a sensor for the physiological parameter and a transmitter for transmitting data to an external receiver. The probe may be used for monitoring any of various physiological parameters, including pH, temperature, and pressure, within the esophagus or other body lumens. Methods and deployment catheters are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Medtronic Endonetics, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Kilcoyne, Ross Tsukashima, George M. Johnson, Christopher Klecher