Patent ID: 8979876
Filing Date: 2015-03-17
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. An implantable restraining device, comprising: a first engaging component and a second engaging component at least substantially parallel to one another; a first swivel arm, comprising: a second swivel arm, comprising: a first strap positioned at a first end of the first engaging component and at a first end of the second engaging component and fixedly coupled to one of the first end of the first engaging component or the first end of the second engaging component by way of at least one suture, the first strap configured to limit movement of the first engaging component and the second engaging component when the first strap is coupled to the first engaging component and the second engaging component; wherein the first expandable arm and the second expandable are capable of movement relative to the first hub and the second hub respectively so that a distance between the first engaging component and the second engaging component may change relative to movement of the first expandable arm and the second expandable arm.