Implant tension adjustment system and method

摘要

An implant or sling device is provided with a tension adjustment system. The adjustment system can include one or more fluid reservoirs to facilitate tension adjustment. Various conduits, balloons, introduction tools, ports and fluid adjustment components and mechanisms can be included to provide selective adjustment of the tension of the implant relative to the supported tissue or organ.

主权项

1. An adjustable pelvic implantation method, comprising:
providing an elongate implant having a support portion, at least one extension portion extending from the support portion and having a tissue anchor, and at least one fluid reservoir portion, with the at least one fluid reservoir portion provided generally adjacent to the at least one extension portion; placing the elongate implant against pelvic tissue; and selectively inflating the at least one fluid reservoir portion to adjustably expand and increase tension by shortening a span of the at least one extension portion to facilitate support of the pelvic tissue.