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Non-Invasive Measurement of Fluid Pressure In An Adjustable Gastric Band

  • US 20110130626A1
  • Filed: 02/09/2011
  • Published: 06/02/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/24/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for non-invasively recording fluid pressure data for an implanted food intake restriction device, said method comprising the steps of:

  • implanting a food intake restriction device in the gastro-intestinal tract of a patient;

    using a working fluid in the restriction device to form a restricted opening in the gastro-intestinal tract;

    determining the pressure in the restricted opening by measuring the pressure of the working fluid using a pressure sensor in communication with the working fluid;

    placing an external monitor adjacent the pressure sensor; and

    transmitting the measured pressure data from the pressure sensor to the external monitor.

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