Implantable restriction system tension release mechanism

US9750629B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Daniel F. Dlugos, Jr. · Sharonville, US
• Randal T. Byrum · South Lebanon, US
• Toralf Bork · Enges, CH
• Rocco Crivelli · Moutier, CH
• Dean L. Garner · Cincinnati, US
• Alec Ginggen · Plymouth, US
• Geoffrey C. Hueil · Cincinnati, US
• Donna L. Korvick · Maineville, US
• David T. Krumanaker · Cincinnati, US
• Amy L. Marcotte · Mason, US
• Jeffrey D. Messerly · Cincinnati, US
• Kyle P. Moore · Alpharetta, US
• Daniel J. Mumaw · Milford, US
• Anil K. Nalagatla · Mason, US
• Mark S. Ortiz · Milford, US
• Frederick E. Shelton, IV · Hillsboro, US
• Bret W. Smith · South Lebanon, US
• Jeffrey S. Swayze · Hamilton, US
• Patrick J. Swindon · Santa Clara, US
• Richard W. Timm · Cincinnati, US
• Eric Thompson · Low Wood, GB
• Lauren S. Weaner · Cincinnati, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 18, 2009
• Grant date: Sep 5, 2017
• Expiry date: Nov 18, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2/0036
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. 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 patient's body organ or duct. A tension release mechanism is associated with the tension element.