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US 2008/0287969 A1Published application
Gastric band with supply tube check valve
AssigneeEthicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
InventorsMark Tsonton, Daniel J. Mumaw
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Abstract
A balloon-type gastric band includes a balloon shaped and dimensioned to circumscribe the stomach at a predetermined location. The balloon includes a longitudinally extending body. A supply tube is secured to the balloon for fluid communication with an internal cavity of the balloon, wherein the supply tube includes a valve controlling the flow of fluid to and from the balloon.
Claims19
A balloon-type gastric band, comprising:
- a balloon shaped and dimensioned to circumscribe the stomach at a predetermined location;
- the balloon includes a longitudinally extending body;
- a supply tube secured to the balloon for fluid communication with an internal cavity of the balloon, wherein the supply tube includes a valve controlling the flow of fluid to and from the balloon.
A supply tube for a balloon-type gastric band including a balloon shaped and dimensioned to circumscribe the stomach at a predetermined location, comprising:
- a supply tube adapted for attachment to the balloon of the gastric band for fluid communication with an internal cavity of the balloon, wherein the supply tube includes a valve controlling the flow of fluid to and from the balloon;
- a fluid injection port shaped and dimensioned for selective attachment to the supply tube for providing a fluid source.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.