Constriction device viewable under X ray fluoroscopy
US6860847B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/043
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A constriction device that constricts body tissue is viewable under X ray fluoroscopy. The device includes an elongated sleeve. The sleeve includes opposed opened ends and is formed from expandable or elastic material to receive therein, when in an expanded condition, body tissue to be constricted and to constrict the body tissue therein when released from the expanded condition. At least a portion of the sleeve includes X ray opaque material rendering the device visible under X ray fluoroscopy.
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