An implant assembly includes an implant configured to be placed in a living body an elongated body that includes a pulling unit, the pulling unit being configured such that a portion of the pulling unit is locatable outside the living body when the implant is placed in the living body, and the pulling unit being connectable to the implant and pullable to move the implant to a placement position and a guide device configured to allow for an a percutaneous introduction of the elongated body into the living body.
