ADJUSTABLE BODILY IMPLANTS

摘要

A medical device (200) includes a support member (210), a tether (230), and a retainer (280). The support member is configured to be placed within a body of a patient and provide support to a portion of the body of the patient. The tether forms a loop and is coupled to the support member. The tether is configured to extend from the body of the patient when the support member is placed within the body of the patient. The retainer is configured to be coupled to the tether at a first location on the tether and at a second location on the tether different than the first location. The retainer is configured to be disposed out¬ side of the body of the patient when the support member is placed within the body of the patient.