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Closing system for a natural or artificial anus

  • US 20110306823A1
  • Filed: 02/14/2011
  • Published: 12/15/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/23/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A closing system for a natural or an artificial intestinal outlet, with an inflatable balloon (12) having an approximately toroidal structure, characterized in that the balloon (12) isa) made from a pre-shaped thin-walled soft-foil of a polymer of low compliance, preferably of a polymer with a compliance like polyvinyl chloride or lower, andb) formed of a hose segment with a two-dimensional surface, which hose is inverted into itself, whereby its two ends (13,14) extend roughly coaxially with each other and are (each) connected to a respective sleeve.

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