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EndoStim Implantable Stimulator for Treatment of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Published on December 21, 2011 by in EndoStim, Gastro-Esophageal Reflux (GERD)

St. Louis, MO startup EndoStim is developing an implantable stimulator to treat gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) by delivering stimulation to the lower esophageal sphincter.  The IPG is connected to an EndoStim implantable bipolar lead with electrodes that are stitched and secured into the lower esophageal sphincter muscle during laparoscopy.

 
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