Implantable device for the treatment of obesity

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8092479
APP PUB NO 20090326433A1
SERIAL NO

12163009

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A method for placing an implant within a hollow body organ by providing a member with distal and proximal ends. The member has at least one tensioning tether with a first end attached to at least one of the distal and proximal end and a second ends attached to the member between the distal and proximal ends. The step includes moving the member towards the deployed shape by applying tension to the tether.

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ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY INC4545 CREEK ROAD CINCINNATI OH 45242

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Albrecht, Thomas E Cincinnati, US 58 5517
Zeiner, Mark S Mason, US 269 83922

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