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IMPLANTABLE RESTRICTION SYSTEM TENSION RELEASE MECHANISM

  • US 20110071558A1
  • Filed: 09/18/2009
  • Published: 03/24/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/18/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. Apparatus for regulating the functioning 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 tension release mechanism associated with the tension element.

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