Gastric band introduction device

Abstract

A gastric band introduction device includes an elongated support tube having a handle at a proximal end thereof and an opening for delivery of a gastric band at a distal end thereof. The introduction device also includes a transparent section formed at the distal end of the support tube. A method for the pre-application inspection of a gastric band through the utilization of an gastric band introduction device is achieved by removing the gastric band introduction device from its packaging and initiating a check of the gastric band prior to introduction within the patient, the check including viewing of the gastric band through a transparent section formed in the introduction device.

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technical field

[0001] The invention relates to a gastric band introducing device. In particular, the present invention relates to an introducer device that includes a transparent distal end that allows viewing of a contained gastric band. Background technique

[0002] Morbid obesity is a serious medical condition. In fact, morbid obesity has become so prevalent in the United States and other countries that the trend appears to be headed in a negative direction. Complications associated with morbid obesity include hypertension which significantly reduces life expectancy, diabetes, coronary artery disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, multiple orthopedic problems, and pulmonary insufficiency. With these issues in mind, those skilled in the art will of course appreciate that the financial and material costs associated with morbid obesity are substantial. In fact, obesity-related costs are estimated to exceed $100 billion in the United States alone.

[0003] Various su...

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[0048] Detailed embodiments of the invention are described herein. It is to be understood, however, that the disclosed embodiments are merely illustrative of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, the embodiments described in detail herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as the basis for the claims and as a basis for teaching those skilled in the art how to make and / or use the invention.

[0049] Referring to Figures 1-5, a gastric band introduction device 10 is shown. Gastric band introducer device 10 includes an elongated support tube 12 having a handle 14 at a proximal end 16 and an opening 18 at a distal end 22 for delivery of a gastric band 20 . As will be discussed in more detail below, the distal end 22 of the support tube 12 is provided with a transparent portion 24 allowing viewing of the gastric band 20 deposited therein. The gastric band 20 is held in place by a string 25 extending upwardly through the support tube 12 f...

technical field

[0001] The invention relates to a gastric band introducing device. In particular, the present invention relates to an introducer device that includes a transparent distal end that allows viewing of a contained gastric band. Background technique

[0002] Morbid obesity is a serious medical condition. In fact, morbid obesity has become so prevalent in the United States and other countries that the trend appears to be headed in a negative direction. Complications associated with morbid obesity include hypertension which significantly reduces life expectancy, diabetes, coronary artery disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, multiple orthopedic problems, and pulmonary insufficiency. With these issues in mind, those skilled in the art will of course appreciate that the financial and material costs associated with morbid obesity are substantial. In fact, obesity-related costs are estimated to exceed $100 billion in the United States alone.

[0003] Various su...

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0048] Detailed embodiments of the invention are described herein. It is to be understood, however, that the disclosed embodiments are merely illustrative of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, the embodiments described in detail herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as the basis for the claims and as a basis for teaching those skilled in the art how to make and / or use the invention.

[0049] Referring to Figures 1-5, a gastric band introduction device 10 is shown. Gastric band introducer device 10 includes an elongated support tube 12 having a handle 14 at a proximal end 16 and an opening 18 at a distal end 22 for delivery of a gastric band 20 . As will be discussed in more detail below, the distal end 22 of the support tube 12 is provided with a transparent portion 24 allowing viewing of the gastric band 20 deposited therein. The gastric band 20 is held in place by a string 25 extending upwardly through the support tube 12 f...

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