Apparatus, system, and method for applying and adjusting a tensioning element to a hollow body organ
US7871368B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0012
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adjustable support pad for adjustably holding a tensioning line used to apply tension to a body organ. The adjustable support pad can include a locking mechanism for preventing slidable movement of the tensioning element in one or both directions. The locking mechanism may include spring-loaded locks, rotatable cam-like structures, and/or rotatable spool structures. The adjustable support pad may be formed from rigid, semi-rigid, and/or flexible materials, and may be formed to conform to the outer surface of a body organ. The adjustable support pad can be configured to adjustably hold one or more separate tensioning lines, and to provide for independent adjustment of one or more tensioning lines or groups thereof.
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