Implantable band with attachment mechanism

US7500944B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Randal T. Byrum · South Lebanon, US
• Kristin L. Jambor · Cincinnati, US
• Sean P. Conlon · Loveland, US
• Norman D. Crawford · Saint Joseph, US
• Kevin A. Harper · Mason, US
• Lawrence E. Spreckelmeier · Cincinnati, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 19, 2003
• Grant date: Mar 10, 2009
• Expiry date: Mar 16, 2025

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2220/0083
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An implantable band for placement around an anatomical passageway, such as the stomach or other lumen, has the inner surfaces at each end attached to each other in the operative position. One end may include a passageway through which the other end extends. A lateral member may extend from the surface at one end and engage the other end.