<p>A gastric band (10) includes a gastric band body (12) having a first end (14) and second end (16). The first end and the second end are provided with a respective first latching member (30) and a second latching member (32). The first end includes a tip (44) and an engagement member (80) proximal the first latching member such that the engagement member is on a side of the first latching member opposite the tip. The engagement member enhances one's ability to grasp the first end of the gastric band body during application and removal.</p>
申请公布号
EP1992313(B1)
申请公布日期
2012.03.14
申请号
EP20080251684
申请日期
2008.05.13
申请人
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.
发明人
WEANER, LAUREN S.;WILEY, JEFFREY P.;JAMBOR, KRISTIN L.;WIDENHOUSE, CHRISTOPHER W.;SWINDON, PATRICK J.