Gastric band with contrasting supply tube

摘要

A balloon-type gastric band (10) includes a balloon (14) shaped and dimensioned to circumscribe a stomach at a predetermined location. A supply tube (24) is secured to the balloon for fluid communication with an internal cavity of the balloon, wherein the supply tube includes both at least one colored section (30) and at least one clear section (28) for respectively contrasting the supply tube from surrounding tissue when placed within a patient and facilitating identification of leaks within the supply tube. In accordance with an alternate embodiment the supply tube is colored while remaining translucent.