Dlugos, Daniel F.,Adams, Thomas E.,Byrum, Randal T.,Conlon, Sean P.,Crivelli, Rocco,Garner, Dean L.,Ginggen, Alec J.,Haberstich, Wells D.,Hueil, Geoffrey C.,Korvick, Donna L.,Krumanaker, David T.,Less
申请号：
AU2010295623
公开号：
AU2010295623A1
申请日:
2010.09.16
申请国别(地区):
AU
年份:
2012
代理人:
摘要：
An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patients organ or duct includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. The elongated member has a compressible ventral surface and a substantially rigid dorsal periphery, wherein the elongated member includes a fluid bladder positioned along the ventral surface. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. A drive element is associated with and engages the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patients body organ or duct. Alternate embodiments are also disclosed.
