Gastric band
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1. A gastric band, comprising:
- a balloon shaped and dimensioned to circumscribe the stomach at a predetermined location;
the balloon includes a longitudinally extending body;
a supply tube secured to the balloon for fluid communication with an internal cavity of the balloon, wherein the balloon includes a longitudinally extending midline and the supply tube is oriented at an oblique angle relative to the longitudinally extending midline.
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Abstract
A gastric band includes a balloon shaped and dimensioned to circumscribe the stomach at a predetermined location. The balloon includes a longitudinally extending body and a supply tube is secured to the balloon for fluid communication with an internal cavity of the balloon.
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11 Claims
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1. A gastric band, comprising:
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a balloon shaped and dimensioned to circumscribe the stomach at a predetermined location; the balloon includes a longitudinally extending body; a supply tube secured to the balloon for fluid communication with an internal cavity of the balloon, wherein the balloon includes a longitudinally extending midline and the supply tube is oriented at an oblique angle relative to the longitudinally extending midline. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 11)
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5. A gastric band, comprising:
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a balloon shaped and dimensioned to circumscribe the stomach at a predetermined location; the balloon includes a longitudinally extending body; a supply tube secured to the balloon for fluid communication with an internal cavity of the balloon, wherein the balloon includes a lateral side and the supply tube is coupled to the balloon along the lateral side. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7)
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8. A gastric band, comprising:
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a balloon shaped and dimensioned to circumscribe the stomach at a predetermined location; the balloon includes a longitudinally extending body; a supply tube secured to the balloon for fluid communication with an internal cavity of the balloon, wherein the supply tube is integrated with a female latching member of the gastric band. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
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