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Implantable band with attachment mechanism having dissimilar material properties

  • US 20050002984A1
  • Filed: 06/23/2004
  • Published: 01/06/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/27/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An implantable band for treatment of a medical condition, the band comprising:

  • (a) a strap configured to encircle an anatomical passageway, said strap defining a circumferential direction thereabout, said strap having an inner and outer surface said strap comprising material having at least one first material property;

    (b) first and second end portions disposed at either end of said strap, said first and second end portions including respective inner and outer surfaces which correspond to said inner and outer surfaces of said strap; and

    (c) an integral attachment mechanism configured to attach said first end portion to said second end portion so as to secure said strap adjacent the anatomical passageway, said attachment mechanism comprising material having at least one second material property, said at least one second material property being different from said at least one first material property.

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