Title:
LAPAROSCOPIC GASTRIC BAND WITH ACTIVE AGENTS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2010/127248
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A gastric banding system is provided which generally includes a gastric band and an active agent, for example, a metabolic agent or satiety inducing agent. The band may be structured to contain the agent and permit controlled release of the agent to the patient while the band is positioned around the stomach. Methods for treating obesity are also provided which include positioning a gastric band on the stomach of a patient and administering a satiety inducing agent to the patient while the gastric band is positioned on the stomach.
Inventors:
RAVEN JOSEPH S (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2010/033173
Publication Date:
March 31, 2011
Filing Date:
April 30, 2010
Export Citation:
Assignee:
ALLERGAN INC (US)
RAVEN JOSEPH S (US)
RAVEN JOSEPH S (US)
International Classes:
A61L31/16; A61F5/00
Domestic Patent References:
| WO2007106727A2 | 2007-09-20 | |||
| WO2004112563A2 | 2004-12-29 | |||
| WO2009050709A2 | 2009-04-23 | |||
| WO2008063673A1 | 2008-05-29 |
Foreign References:
| US20050119674A1 | 2005-06-02 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
FOX, Linda A. et al. (Inc.2525 Dupont Driv, Irvine California, US)
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