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Implantable devices for controlling the internal circumference of an anatomic orifice or lumen

  • US 20070299543A1
  • Filed: 07/26/2007
  • Published: 12/27/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/29/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An adjustable implantable device for an anatomic orifice or lumen, comprising:

  • an adjustable implant body configured to adjust an annular dimension of the implant body from a first shape to one of a range of a second shapes, the implant body configured to be attached to tissue adjacent the anatomic orifice or lumen; and

    an adjustment tool configured to activate adjustment of the implant body;

    wherein when the adjustment tool is removably coupled to an interface location of the implant body that receives the adjustment tool and initiates adjustment of the annular dimension of the implant body in situ.

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