Constriction device viewable under X ray fluoroscopy

Details Constriction device viewable under X ray fluoroscopy Constriction device viewable under X ray fluoroscopy

2008-03-25

2008-03-25

Hindenburg, Max F. (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Internal organ support or sling

C606S151000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11048278

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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