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Methods for controlling the internal circumference of an anatomic orifice or lumen

  • US 7,455,690 B2
  • Filed: 08/29/2003
  • Issued: 11/25/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/29/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for controlling the internal circumference of an anatomic orifice or lumen, comprising the steps of:

  • introducing an adjustable implant device adjacent to an internal surface near said anatomic orifice or lumen, said implant device substantially defining a plane;

    securing the adjustable implant device to tissue adjacent said anatomic orifice or lumen, wherein said adjustable implant device comprises a docking mechanism configured to operably engage an adjustment tool to adjust size or shape of said adjustable implant device; and

    adjusting size or shape of said adjustable implant device using an adjustment tool operably engaged with said docking mechanism, wherein said adjustment tool has a proximal portion and a distal portion, and wherein, when operably engaged, at least the distal portion of said adjustment tool is disposed in a non-parallel orientation with respect to said plane defined by said implant device.

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