Adjustable gastroplastry ring comprising a grip tab

Details Adjustable gastroplastry ring comprising a grip tab Adjustable gastroplastry ring comprising a grip tab

2001-05-11

2010-11-02

Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band

C606S151000, C606S153000, C606S201000, C606S202000, C606S203000, C623S023650, C600S029000, C600S030000, C600S031000, C600S032000, C600S037000, C604S909000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07824422

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a gastroplasty ring formed by a flexible band (2) which comprises a first end part (5) and a second end part (6) and which is intended to be closed around the stomach toward its two end parts by a closure system in order to reduce the diameter of the opening of the stoma by forming a loop, the band comprising an adjustable-volume annular compression chamber (3) connected, at the first end part, by an adjusting catheter (7) to a device for adjusting the internal pressure of said chamber, so as to adjust its diametral expansion, the ring comprising at least one grab tab (11, 12, 13) which projects toward the outside of the loop to make it easier for the two end parts to be brought together and parted.Gastric implant for treating obesity.

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