IMPLANTABLE ADJUSTABLE SPHINCTER SYSTEM

摘要

An implantable adjustable sphincter system is comprised of a band configured to encircle a portion of an anatomical passageway, a manual pump, a reservoir i n fluid communication with the pump, and a valve assembly in fluid communication wit h the band and the manual pump. The valve assembly is comprised of a first configuratio n and a second configuration, and is operable to be manually switched between configuration s. The first configuration only permits fluid to flow from the band toward the reservoir. The second configuration only permits fluid to flow from the reservoir toward the band. The manual pump is in fluid communication with the valve assembly and the reservoir, and is manually operable to transfer fluid between the reservoir and the band when the valve assembly is in the second configuration.