MECHANICALLY ADJUSTABLE GASTRIC BAND
Application 789/KOL/2004 published 2006-10-20, filed 2004-12-02
The present invention is a mechanically adjustable gastric band system for restricting food intake through the stomach of a patient. The adjustable gastric band system may be self-actuating or may include a band actuator that is remotely controllable, therefore not requiring transcutaneous needle injections of a fluid (FIG.1)
Applicant
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.
4545 CREEK ROAD, CINCINNATI, OH 45242, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Inventor
JOSH UTH; DAN DLUGOS; TOM HUITEMA; SEAN CONLON; BILL HASSLER; MARK ORTIZ; LYNN FREEMAN; BOB MCKENNA; RANDY BYRUM; DALE SCHULZE
International Info
Classification: A61B 5/103
Publication Number:
Priority Information
60/530497 USA 2003-12-17