Patent ID: 8672830
Filing Date: 2014-03-18
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for regulating the function of a patient's organ or duct, comprising: an elongated member having a first end and a second end; a fastener disposed on the first end of the elongated member, the fastener 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 disposed for movement within the elongated member; a drive element associated with and engaging 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; and a release mechanism associated with the tension element and the drive element for selectively releasing the tension element from engagement with the drive element; and wherein the tension element includes a free end and a fixed end, the fixed end is secured to the drive element via the release mechanism allowing the fixed end of the tension element to be selectively released from the drive element for release of tension being applied by the elongated member, the release mechanism including a jaw mechanism that selectively engages the fixed end of the tension element.