Daniel F. Dlugos, Jr.,Thomas E. Adams,Randal T. Byrum,Sean P. Conlon,Rocco Crivelli,Dean L. Garner,Alec J. Ginggen,Wells D. Haberstich,Geoffrey C. Hueil,Donna L. Korvick,David T. Krumanaker,Timothy P.
申请号：
US12562279
公开号：
US08727964B2
申请日:
2009.09.18
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2014
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.
