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Implantable band having improved attachment mechanism

US7951067B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · US

Inventors

Randal T. Byrum · South Lebanon, US
Kristin L. Jambor · Cincinnati, US
Thomas Albrecht · Beilngries, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 19, 2003
Grant date	May 31, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 4, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T24/44162
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable band for placement around an anatomical passageway, such as the stomach or other lumen, includes a first end portion with an opening configured to receive part of a second end portion, with a retaining part included as part of the first or second end portion.

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