Method of assembling an adjustable band
First Claim
1. A method of assembling a surgically implantable fluid adjustable device comprising:
- a. providing a device comprising an elongated substantially air impermeable flexible inflatable portion, an elongated flexible and substantially inextensible band portion attached to said inflatable portion, and a catheter tube in fluid communication with said inflatable portion, said catheter tube having a distal end attached to said inflatable portion and an open proximal end extending therefrom; and
b. substantially evacuating said elongated substantially air impermeable flexible inflatable portion of fluids; and
c. inserting a removable plug into said open proximal end of said catheter tube such that it substantially prevents introduction of air through said proximal end.
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Abstract
A method of assembling a surgically implantable fluid adjustable device. The device has an elongated substantially air impermeable flexible inflatable portion, an elongated flexible and substantially inextensible band portion attached to the inflatable portion, and a catheter tube in fluid communication with the inflatable portion. The catheter tube has a distal end attached to the inflatable portion and an open proximal end extending therefrom. The method involves substantially evacuating the inflatable portion of fluids, and inserting a removable plug into the open proximal end of the catheter tube such that it substantially prevents introduction of air through the proximal end.
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3 Claims
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1. A method of assembling a surgically implantable fluid adjustable device comprising:
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a. providing a device comprising an elongated substantially air impermeable flexible inflatable portion, an elongated flexible and substantially inextensible band portion attached to said inflatable portion, and a catheter tube in fluid communication with said inflatable portion, said catheter tube having a distal end attached to said inflatable portion and an open proximal end extending therefrom; and
b. substantially evacuating said elongated substantially air impermeable flexible inflatable portion of fluids; and
c. inserting a removable plug into said open proximal end of said catheter tube such that it substantially prevents introduction of air through said proximal end.
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2. A method of assembling a surgically implantable fluid adjustable device comprising:
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a. providing a device comprising an elongated substantially air impermeable flexible inflatable portion, an elongated flexible and substantially inextensible band portion attached to said inflatable portion, and a catheter tube in fluid communication with said inflatable portion, said catheter tube having a distal end attached to said inflatable portion and an open proximal end extending therefrom; and
b. substantially evacuating said elongated substantially air impermeable flexible inflatable portion of fluids;
c. inserting a removable plug into said open proximal end of said catheter tube such that it substantially prevents introduction of air through said proximal end; and
d. inserting said device into a package.
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3. A method of assembling a surgically implantable fluid adjustable device comprising:
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a. providing a device comprising an elongated substantially air impermeable flexible inflatable portion, an elongated flexible and substantially inextensible band portion attached to said inflatable portion, and a catheter tube in fluid communication with said inflatable portion, said catheter tube having a distal end attached to said inflatable portion and an open proximal end extending therefrom; and
b. substantially evacuating said elongated substantially air impermeable flexible inflatable portion of fluids;
c. inserting a removable plug into said open proximal end of said catheter tube such that it substantially prevents introduction of air through said proximal end;
d. inserting said device into a package; and
e. sterilizing said device.
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