SENSOR TRIGGER
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1. A restriction system for forming a restriction in a patient, comprising:
- an implantable restriction device, the restriction device being adjustable and configured to form a restriction in a patient; and
an implantable sensor in communication with the restriction device, the sensor being defaulted to a dormant power usage mode and having a triggering mechanism configured to place the sensor in a use configuration upon the occurrence of a triggering event.
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Abstract
Methods and devices for effecting a gastric restriction system are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, a restriction system for forming a restriction in a patient is provided and can include an implantable restriction device and at least one implantable sensor that is in communication with the restriction device. In general, the implantable restriction device can be adjustable and can be configured to form a restriction in a patient. The implantable sensor(s) can be defaulted to a dormant power usage mode and can have a triggering mechanism that is configured to place the sensor(s) in a use configuration upon the occurrence of a triggering event.
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1. A restriction system for forming a restriction in a patient, comprising:
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an implantable restriction device, the restriction device being adjustable and configured to form a restriction in a patient; and an implantable sensor in communication with the restriction device, the sensor being defaulted to a dormant power usage mode and having a triggering mechanism configured to place the sensor in a use configuration upon the occurrence of a triggering event. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of effecting gastric restriction, comprising:
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providing an implantable restriction system for forming a restriction in a patient, the system including an adjustable restriction device configured to form a restriction in a patient, and a sensor in communication with the restriction device and being selectively configured between a dormant power usage mode and a use mode; triggering the sensor in response to a selected stimulus to energize the sensor from the dormant power usage mode to the use mode; collecting data related to the operation of the adjustable restriction device via the sensor when the sensor is in the use mode; and transmitting the data collected by the sensor to an external device when the sensor is in the use mode. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A method of energizing an implantable sensor, comprising:
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providing an implantable sensor in communication with an adjustable gastric restriction device, the sensor being selectively configured between a dormant power usage mode and a use mode for collecting and transmitting data related to the operation of the adjustable gastric restriction device; and triggering the sensor in response to a selected stimulus to energize the sensor from the dormant power usage mode to the use mode. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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