A - Human Necessities – 61 – B
Patent
A - Human Necessities
61
B
A61B 17/12 (2006.01) A61F 2/48 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2579899
A transdermally actuated gastric banding assembly is provided which includes an adjustable gastric band, a drive assembly and a transmission assembly positioned between the driver assembly and the adjustable gastric band. The drive assembly includes an internal component configured to be mounted within the body of the patient and an external component configured to operate transdermally so as to affect movement of the internal component. At least one of the internal and external components includes a magnetized member. A proximal end of the transmission assembly is connected to the internal component. A distal end of the transmission assembly is connected to a movable portion of the adjustable gastric band. In one embodiment, the internal component is mounted for rotational movement. In a further embodiment, at least one of the internal component and external component includes a plurality of magnetized members situated asymmetrically about a circumference of the at least one internal and external component.
Creston Brian
Holsten Henry E.
Milliman Keith L.
Scirica Paul A.
Viola Frank J.
Mcfadden Fincham
Tyco Healthcare Group Lp
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