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Gastric band composed of different hardness materials

  • US 8,298,133 B2
  • Filed: 05/15/2007
  • Issued: 10/30/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/15/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A gastric band, comprising:

  • a balloon shaped and dimensioned to circumscribe the stomach at a predetermined location;

    a belt extending about the balloon;

    a linking layer positioned between the balloon and the belt, the linking layer being harder than either the balloon or the belt.

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