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The GI Windows Flexagon Plus OTOLoc System is intended for use in the creation of a side-to-side jejunum-jejunum and ileum-ileum anastomoses in minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery. Once wound strength is sufficient to maintain the anastomosis, the device is passed from the body. The effects of this device on weight loss were not studied. The GI Windows Flexagon Plus OTOLoc System is intended for use in adult patients > 21 years.

The Flexagon SFM Plus OTOLoc device is a magnetic compression anastomosis system, which is a surgical device used for the creation of anastomoses in minimally invasive surgery in the gastrointestinal tract. The system is comprised of self-forming magnets and includes the delivery system. The OTOLoc component provides enterotomy preservation for immediate fluidic flow upon implant, while the alternating dipoles of the Flexagon magnet drives magnetic self-alignment to prevent apposition. The anastomosis formation occurs over time once the remodeling of the targeted tissues is complete. The Flexagon magnets compress the opposing tissues which allows the body to dictate the time required for re-epithelialization. Compression and necrosis of tissue is achieved between magnet devices and is created by the polar attraction of the magnet devices with subsequent healing of tissue around the devices. Once the anastomosis is formed, the magnet device is expelled naturally in approximately 3-6 weeks.

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