Patent ID: 8663140

Claim:
A method, comprising: placing an implant device near tissue in a pelvic region, the implant device configured to produce and communicate a vibration to the tissue, the implant device including a case forming at least a portion of an exterior of the implant device and defining an interior of the implant device, a vibration generator mounted on the case and configured to vibrate the at least the portion of the exterior of the implant device, a mount configured to anchor the implant device to the tissue, the mount comprising a first aperture disposed near an end of the mount and a second aperture disposed near another end of the mount, the first aperture and the second aperture each comprising a channel, and a tissue engaging structure located on the exterior surface of the case and configured to engage the tissue; and activating the vibration generator of the implant device to cause the implant device to vibrate against the tissue in the pelvic region, wherein a vibration of the implant device against the tissue is configured to stimulate a nerve to treat sexual dysfunction.