Body implant with fluid system

Abstract

According to one aspect, an implant includes an expandable member, a pump assembly, a tubular member, and a coupling member. The pump assembly is configured to facilitate transfer of fluid to and from the expandable member. The coupling member is configured to facilitate coupling the tubular member to the pump assembly.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application is a continuation of and claims priority to U.S. non-provisional patent application No. 18 / 450,556, filed on August 16, 2023, entitled “BODILY IMPLANTS WITH FLUID SYSTEMS,” which claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application No. 63 / 371,810, filed on August 18, 2022, entitled “BODILY IMPLANTS WITH FLUID SYSTEMS,” the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.

[0003] This application also claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 371,810, filed on August 18, 2022, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical Field

[0004] The present disclosure relates generally to body implants, and more particularly to body implants that include a fluid system and an expandable member. Background Art

[0005] For various reasons, a body implant having a fluid system and an expandable member may be placed in a patient. For example, one treatment for erectile dysfunction in men is to implant a penile prosthesis to mechanically erect the penis. Additionally, some phalloplasty patients may receive a penile prosthesis. In another example, one treatment for urinary incontinence is to implant an artificial urinary sphincter. Such a penile prosthesis and an artificial urinary sphincter may include one or more expandable members and a fluid system. Summary of the invention

[0006] According to one aspect, an implant includes an expandable member, a pump assembly, a tubular member, and a coupling member. The pump assembly is configured to facilitate fluid transfer to and from the expandable member. The coupling member is configured to facilitate coupling the tubular member to the pump assembly.

[0007] In some embodiments, the coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member and a second portion disposed within a housing of the pump assembly. In some embodiments, the coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member, the first portion of the coupling member having a protruding member. In some embodiments, the coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member, the first portion of the coupling member having a barbed member.

[0008] In some embodiments, a pump assembly includes a housing member having a protrusion, the protrusion of the housing member being disposed within a lumen defined by a tubular member, a coupling member including a spring biased clip, the coupling member being disposed such that a portion of the tubular member is disposed between the spring biased clip and a portion of the protrusion. In some embodiments, a pump assembly includes a housing member having a protrusion, the protrusion of the housing member being disposed within a lumen defined by a tubular member, the coupling member including an overlapping wire member. In some embodiments, a pump assembly includes a housing member having a protrusion, the protrusion of the housing member being disposed within a lumen defined by a tubular member, the coupling member including an overlapping wire member, the overlapping wire member including a screw member.

[0009] In some embodiments, the coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member and a second portion disposed within the housing of the pump assembly, the coupling member defining a lumen and having a filter (or flow regulator) disposed within the lumen defined by the coupling member. In some embodiments, the coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member and a second portion disposed within the housing of the pump assembly, the coupling member defining a lumen and having a filter (or flow regulator) disposed within the lumen defined by the coupling member, the filter being a gyroid filter (or having a different shape).

[0010] In some embodiments, the connecting member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member and a second portion disposed within a housing of the pump assembly, the connecting member defining the lumen and having a filter disposed within the lumen defined by the connecting member, and the first portion of the connecting member is laser welded to the housing of the pump assembly.

[0011] In some embodiments, the coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member, the implant further includes a molding member disposed such that a portion of the tubular member is disposed between the molding member and a portion of the coupling member. In some embodiments, the coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member, the implant further includes a molding member disposed such that a portion of the tubular member is disposed between the molding member and a portion of the coupling member, the molding member being disposed within a housing of the pump assembly.

[0012] In some embodiments, the tubular member is a first tubular member, and the implant further comprises: a second tubular member; and a molding member defining a first lumen and a second lumen, the first tubular member extending through the first lumen of the molding member, and the second tubular member extending through the second lumen of the molding member.

[0013] In some embodiments, the tubular member is a first tubular member, and the implant further includes: a second tubular member; and a molding member defining a first lumen and a second lumen, the first tubular member extending through the first lumen of the molding member, the second tubular member extending through the second lumen of the molding member, and the molding member being disposed within a housing of the pump assembly.

[0014] In some embodiments, the tubular member is a first tubular member, and the implant further includes: a second tubular member; and a molding member defining a first lumen and a second lumen, the first tubular member extending through the first lumen of the molding member, the second tubular member extending through the second lumen of the molding member, and the molding member being configured such that a portion of the first tubular member is disposed between the connecting member and the molding member.

[0015] In some embodiments, the implant is configured to be placed in a patient. For example, in some embodiments, the implant or device is configured to be placed in the pelvic region of the patient. For example, in some embodiments, the expandable member can be placed in the pelvic region of the patient. In some embodiments, the implant is a penile implant.

[0016] According to another aspect, the implant includes: an expandable member; a reservoir configured to hold a fluid; a pump assembly configured to facilitate transfer of fluid to and from the expandable member; a first tubular member extending between the expandable member and the pump assembly; a first connecting member configured to facilitate connection of the first tubular member to the pump assembly; a second tubular member extending between the reservoir and the pump assembly; and a second connecting member configured to facilitate connection of the second tubular member to the pump assembly.

[0017] In some embodiments, the first coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the first tubular member and a second portion disposed within a housing of the pump assembly. In some embodiments, the first coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the first tubular member, the first portion of the first coupling member having a protruding member. In some embodiments, the first coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the first tubular member, the first portion of the first coupling member having a barbed member.

[0018] In some embodiments, the pump assembly includes a housing member having a protrusion, the protrusion of the housing member being disposed within a lumen defined by a first tubular member, the first connecting member including a spring biased clip, the first connecting member being configured such that a portion of the first tubular member is disposed between the spring biased clip and a portion of the protrusion. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 An implant according to one embodiment is schematically shown.

[0020] Figure 2 An implant according to one embodiment is shown.

[0021] Figure 3 An implant according to one embodiment is shown.

[0022] Figure 4 is a perspective view of a pump assembly according to one embodiment.

[0023] Figure 5 is a side view of a pump assembly according to one embodiment.

[0024] Figure 6-Figure 10 A coupling member according to an embodiment is shown.

[0025] Figure 11-Figure 14 A coupling member according to one embodiment is shown.

[0026] Fig.15 A filter member according to one embodiment is shown.

[0027] Figure 16-Figure 19 A pump assembly and coupling member according to one embodiment are shown.

[0028] Figure 20-23 A filter member according to one embodiment is shown.

[0029] Figure 24-Figure 31 A filter member according to an embodiment is shown.

[0030] Fig.32 A coupling member according to one embodiment is shown.

[0031] Figure 33-Figure 37 A pump assembly according to one embodiment is shown.

[0032] Figure 38-Figure 40 A pump assembly and coupling member according to one embodiment are shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] Detailed embodiments are disclosed herein. However, it should be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely examples, which may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, the specific structural and functional details disclosed herein should not be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims, and as a representative basis for teaching those skilled in the art to adopt the embodiments in various ways in virtually any appropriate detailed structure. In addition, the terms and phrases used herein are not intended to be limiting, but to provide an understandable description of the present disclosure.

[0034] As used herein, the terms "a" or "an" are defined as one or more than one. The term "another," as used herein, is defined as at least a second or more. The terms "including" and / or "having," as used herein, are defined as comprising (i.e., open ended conversions). The terms "coupled" or "removably coupled," as used herein, are defined as connected, although not necessarily directly and not necessarily mechanically.

[0035] In general, embodiments relate to medical devices, such as penile prostheses, artificial sphincters, or other body implants. The term "patient" or "user" may be used hereinafter for a person who benefits from a medical device or method disclosed in the present disclosure. For example, a patient may be a person whose body is implanted with a medical device disclosed in the present disclosure or a method for operating the medical device. For example, in some embodiments, a patient may be a human male, a human female, or any other mammal.

[0036] The embodiments discussed herein can improve the performance of body implants. For example, the body implant can have improved reliability or improved implantation procedures.

[0037] Figure 1 A body implant 100 according to one embodiment is schematically shown. In some embodiments, the body implant 100 may be a penile implant. In other embodiments, the body implant 100 may be an artificial urinary sphincter. In still other embodiments, the body implant 100 is a different type of body implant.

[0038] The illustrated embodiment includes a pump assembly 110, an expandable member 190, and a reservoir 195. The pump assembly 110 is operably and fluidly coupled to the pump assembly 110 via a tubular member 170. The pump assembly 110 is operably and fluidly coupled to the reservoir 195 via a tubular member 180.

[0039] The reservoir 195 is configured to hold or store fluid. The pump assembly 110 is configured to move fluid from the reservoir 195 to the expandable member 190 and from the expandable member 190 to the reservoir 195. The pump assembly 110 may include an electronic pump component or a manual pump component. The expandable member 190 is configured to be placed in an expanded state or configuration and a contracted state or configuration. In some embodiments, the expandable member 190 is configured to exert pressure on a part of the body when the expandable member 190 is in the expanded state or configuration.

[0040] In the illustrated embodiment, the tubular member 170 is coupled to the pump assembly 110 and the expandable member 190. The tubular member 170 is configured to transport fluid between the pump assembly 110 and the expandable member 190. The body implant 100 includes a coupling member 120. The coupling member 120 is configured to facilitate coupling the tubular member 170 to the pump assembly 110. In some embodiments, the coupling member 120 includes a spring biased member or a spring biased clip. In other embodiments, the coupling member 120 includes overlapping wires. In still other embodiments, the coupling member 120 includes different types of members or components configured to help or facilitate coupling the tubular member 170 to the pump assembly 110.

[0041] In the illustrated embodiment, the body implant 100 includes a filter or filter member 140. The filter or filter member 140 is disposed between the expandable member 190 and the pump assembly 110. In some embodiments, the filter or filter member 140 is disposed adjacent to a portion of the coupling member 120 or is disposed within a portion of the coupling member. The filter or filter member 140 is configured to filter out particles or other debris that may be placed in the fluid. In some embodiments, the filter or filter member 140 is configured to help prevent particles or other debris from entering the pump assembly 110 or is configured to change the flow within the pump assembly 110.

[0042] In the illustrated embodiment, the tubular member 180 is coupled to the pump assembly 110 and the reservoir 195. The tubular member 180 is configured to transport fluid between the pump assembly 110 and the reservoir 195. The body implant 100 includes a coupling member 150. The coupling member 150 is configured to facilitate coupling the tubular member 170 to the pump assembly 110. In some embodiments, the coupling member 150 includes a spring biased member or a spring biased clip. In other embodiments, the coupling member 150 includes overlapping wires. In still other embodiments, the coupling member 150 includes different types of members or components configured to help or facilitate coupling the tubular member 180 to the pump assembly 110.

[0043] In the illustrated embodiment, the body implant 100 includes a filter or filter member 160. The filter or filter member 160 is disposed between the reservoir 195 and the pump assembly 110. In some embodiments, the filter or filter member 160 is disposed adjacent to a portion of the coupling member 150 or disposed within a portion of the coupling member. The filter or filter member 160 is configured to filter out particles or other debris that may be placed in the fluid. In some embodiments, the filter or filter member 160 is configured to help prevent particles or other debris from entering the pump assembly 110.

[0044] In use, the body implant 100 can be placed in a patient's body. In some embodiments, the expandable member 190 can be placed so that the expandable member 190 can exert pressure on a portion of the patient's body when the expandable member 190 is in an expanded or expanded configuration.

[0045] Figure 2 A body implant 200 is shown according to one embodiment. The implant 200 is an artificial urinary sphincter. The implant 200 includes a pump assembly 210, an expandable member 290, and a reservoir 295. The pump assembly 210 is operably and fluidically coupled to the pump assembly 210 via a tubular member 270. The pump assembly 210 is operably and fluidically coupled to the reservoir 295 via a tubular member 280.

[0046] The reservoir 295 is configured to hold or store fluid. The pump assembly 210 is configured to move fluid from the reservoir 295 to the expandable member 290 and from the expandable member 290 to the reservoir 295. The pump assembly 210 may include an electronic pump component or a manual pump component. The expandable member 290 is configured to be placed in an expanded state or configuration and a contracted state or configuration. In some embodiments, the expandable member 290 is configured to exert pressure on a part of the body when the expandable member 290 is in the expanded state or configuration.

[0047] In the illustrated embodiment, the tubular member 270 is coupled to the pump assembly 210 and the expandable member 290. The tubular member 270 is configured to transport fluid between the pump assembly 210 and the expandable member 290. The body implant 200 includes a coupling member. The coupling member is configured to facilitate coupling the tubular member 270 to the pump assembly 210. In some embodiments, the coupling member includes a spring biased member or a spring biased clip. In other embodiments, the coupling member includes overlapping wires. In yet other embodiments, the coupling member includes different types of members or components configured to help or facilitate coupling the tubular member 270 to the pump assembly 210.

[0048] In some embodiments, body implant 200 includes a filter or filter member. The filter or filter member is disposed between expandable member 290 and pump assembly 210. In some embodiments, the filter or filter member is disposed adjacent to a portion of the coupling member or is disposed within a portion of the coupling member. The filter or filter member is configured to filter out particles or other debris that may be placed in the fluid. In some embodiments, the filter or filter member is configured to help prevent particles or other debris from entering pump assembly 210.

[0049] In the illustrated embodiment, the tubular member 280 is coupled to the pump assembly 210 and the reservoir 295. The tubular member 280 is configured to transport fluid between the pump assembly 210 and the reservoir 295. The body implant 200 includes a coupling member. The coupling member is configured to facilitate coupling the tubular member 270 to the pump assembly 210. In some embodiments, the coupling member includes a spring biased member or a spring biased clip. In other embodiments, the coupling member includes overlapping wires. In still other embodiments, the coupling member includes different types of members or components configured to help or facilitate coupling the tubular member 280 to the pump assembly 210.

[0050] In certain embodiments, body implant 200 comprises filter or filter member.Filter or filter member is arranged between reservoir 295 and pump assembly 210.In certain embodiments, filter or filter member is arranged to be adjacent to the part of coupling member or is arranged in the part of this coupling member.Filter or filter member is configured to filter out the particle or other debris that may be placed in fluid.In certain embodiments, filter or filter member is configured to help prevent particle or other debris from entering pump assembly 210.

[0051] Figure 3 A body implant 300 is shown according to one embodiment. The implant 300 is a penile implant. The implant 300 includes a pump assembly 310, an expandable member 390, and a reservoir 395. The implant also includes a second expandable member 390A. The pump assembly 310 is operably and fluidly coupled to the pump assembly 310 via a tubular member 370. The pump assembly 310 is operably and fluidly coupled to the reservoir 395 via a tubular member 380.

[0052] The reservoir 395 is configured to hold or store fluid. The pump assembly 310 is configured to move fluid from the reservoir 395 to the expandable member 390 and from the expandable member 390 to the reservoir 395. The pump assembly 310 may include an electronic pump component or a manual pump component. The expandable member 390 is configured to be placed in an expanded state or configuration and a contracted state or configuration. In some embodiments, the expandable member 390 is configured to exert pressure on a part of the body when the expandable member 390 is in the expanded state or configuration.

[0053] In the illustrated embodiment, the tubular member 370 is coupled to the pump assembly 310 and the expandable member 390. The tubular member 370 is configured to transport fluid between the pump assembly 310 and the expandable member 390. The body implant 300 includes a coupling member. The coupling member is configured to facilitate coupling the tubular member 370 to the pump assembly 310. In some embodiments, the coupling member includes a spring biased member or a spring biased clip. In other embodiments, the coupling member includes overlapping wires. In yet other embodiments, the coupling member includes different types of members or components configured to help or facilitate coupling the tubular member 370 to the pump assembly 310.

[0054] In some embodiments, body implant 300 includes a filter or filter member. The filter or filter member is disposed between expandable member 390 and pump assembly 310. In some embodiments, the filter or filter member is disposed adjacent to a portion of the coupling member or is disposed within a portion of the coupling member. The filter or filter member is configured to filter out particles or other debris that may be placed in the fluid. In some embodiments, the filter or filter member is configured to help prevent particles or other debris from entering pump assembly 310.

[0055] In the illustrated embodiment, the tubular member 380 is coupled to the pump assembly 310 and the reservoir 395. The tubular member 380 is configured to transport fluid between the pump assembly 310 and the reservoir 395. The body implant 300 includes a coupling member. The coupling member is configured to facilitate coupling the tubular member 370 to the pump assembly 310. In some embodiments, the coupling member includes a spring biased member or a spring biased clip. In other embodiments, the coupling member includes overlapping wires. In still other embodiments, the coupling member includes different types of members or components configured to help or facilitate coupling the tubular member 380 to the pump assembly 310.

[0056] In certain embodiments, body implant 300 comprises filter or filter member.Filter or filter member is arranged between reservoir 395 and pump assembly 310.In certain embodiments, filter or filter member is arranged to be adjacent to the part of coupling member or is arranged in the part of this coupling member.Filter or filter member is configured to filter out the particle or other debris that may be placed in fluid.In certain embodiments, filter or filter member is configured to help prevent particle or other debris from entering pump assembly 310.

[0057] Figure 4 is a perspective view of a pump assembly 410 according to one embodiment. Figure 54 is a side view of a pump assembly 410 coupled to a tubular member 470. In the illustrated embodiment, a coupling member 420 couples or assists in coupling the tubular member 470 to the pump assembly 410. The pump assembly 410 includes a protrusion 412. In some embodiments, the protrusion 412 defines a lumen. For example, in some embodiments, the protrusion 412 is a tube or tubular member. The tubular member 470 defines a lumen 472 and is assembled on the protrusion 412 such that at least a portion of the protrusion 412 is disposed within the lumen 472 of the tubular member 470. The coupling member 420 is positioned such that a portion of the tubular member 470 is disposed between the coupling member 420 and at least a portion of the protrusion 412. In some embodiments, the coupling member 420 is configured to exert pressure on the tubular member 470 to couple (e.g., frictionally couple) the tubular member 470 to the pump assembly 410.

[0058] Figure 6-Figure 10 Various embodiments of the coupling member are shown. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown in FIG. 5 , in some embodiments, the coupling members 520 and 620 include a wire that overlaps itself. Figure 6 As best shown in , the coupling member 520 may include a screw member 522 that is configured to be rotated to tighten the coupling member 520 (eg, to make the diameter of the coupling member 520 smaller). Figure 7 As best shown in FIG. 6 , in some embodiments, a portion 622 of the coupling member can be pulled to tighten the coupling member 620 .

[0059] Figure 8-Figure 10 Biasing coupling members 720, 820, and 920 are shown. The biasing coupling member can be configured to be placed on the tubular member and exert pressure on the tubular member to couple the tubular member to the pump assembly. In other embodiments, the biasing coupling member can be configured to be placed inside the tubular member.

[0060] Figure 11-Figure 15 A coupling member 1020 is shown according to one embodiment. The coupling member 1020 defines a lumen 1022 and includes a first portion 1024 and a second portion 1026. The first portion 1024 is configured to couple to a tubular member. The first portion 1024 includes a ridge, protrusion, or barb 1028. The ridge, protrusion, or barb 1028 is configured to engage the tubular member to help couple the first portion 1024 to the tubular member. In some embodiments, additional clips or additional coupling members may be used to secure the coupling member 1020 to the tubular member.

[0061] The second portion 1026 is configured to be coupled to a pump assembly. Figure 16-Figure 19, the second portion 1026 of the coupling member 1020 can be at least partially disposed within the housing 1012 of the pump assembly 1010. In some embodiments, the second portion 1026 is press-fit or frictionally coupled to the housing 1012. In other embodiments, the second portion 1026 is laser welded to the housing 1012. In still other embodiments, another coupling mechanism (such as an adhesive) can be used to help couple the second portion 1026 to the housing 1012.

[0062] In the embodiment shown, a filter (or flow regulator) 1040 is disposed in the coupling member 1020. The filter 1040 is configured to help prevent particles or debris placed in the fluid from entering the pump components. In the embodiment shown, the filter 1040 is disposed in the lumen 1022 of the coupling member 1020. In some embodiments, the filter 1040 is frictionally coupled in the lumen 1022. In other embodiments, the filter 1040 is laser welded in the lumen 1022. In other embodiments, another coupling mechanism is used to couple the filter 1040 in the lumen 1022. In some embodiments, the filter can be formed by several parts or segments coupled together. For example, several parts or segments can be coupled together via a coupling process (such as a laser welding process), or they can be coupled via an adhesive. In some embodiments, the filter and the pump body can be formed or made of a single piece of material. In other words, the filter and the pump body can be formed integrally or integrally.

[0063] Figure 20-23 Filter 1140 is shown according to one embodiment. Filter 1140 is a rotary filter. Fig.21 As best shown in FIG. 1 , filter 1140 includes or defines a lumen 1142. Lumen 1142 extends through filter 1140 and is non-linear. As lumen 1142 extends through filter 1140, the lumen follows a tortuous path. Fig. 22 is a front view of filter 1140 . Fig.23 is a side view of filter 1140 .

[0064] Figure 24-Figure 31 Filters according to various embodiments are shown. Figure 24-25 As shown in FIG. 1 , the filter 1240 may have openings of different shapes. Fig.26 As shown in FIG. 1 , filter 1240 defines a linear lumen 1242. As shown in FIG. Fig. 27 As shown in FIG. 1 , the filter 1340 defines a conical or tapered lumen 1342. Fig.28As shown in FIG. 14 , filter 1440 defines a Y-shaped lumen 1442. In some embodiments, a filter or flow conditioner is configured to alter or restrict flow by blocking flow, inducing turbulence, or via another method. Figure 29-Figure 31 Filters 1440A, 1440B, and 1440C are shown that include openings or lumens of different shapes. In some embodiments, the filter can enhance flow, such as by inducing laminar flow or via another method. Figure 35-Figure 37 As discussed, flow through the lumen may vary.

[0065] Fig.32 A connector 1520 is shown. The connector 1520 can be used to couple tubular members together. In some embodiments, the connector 1520 can be a quick connect and can be configured to receive a portion of the first tubular member TM1 and a portion of the second tubular member TM2 to couple the first tubular member to the second tubular member.

[0066] Fig.33 and Fig.34 An electric pump 1630 is shown according to one embodiment. Figure 35-Figure 37 The fluid flow in the electric pump is shown. Specifically, Fig.35 The inflow FI and outflow FO of the pump are shown. Fig.36 The flow through the inlet is shown. Fig.37 The flow through the outlet is shown.

[0067] As in Fig.33 , the electric pump is a piezoelectric pump. The pump includes a piezoelectric element 1632, a diaphragm 1634, an inlet check valve foil 1636, an outlet check valve foil 1638, and a substrate 1639. In the embodiment shown, the diaphragm 1634, the inlet check valve foil 1636, the outlet check valve foil 1638, and the substrate 1639 are formed of titanium. In other embodiments, such components are formed of different materials.

[0068] Figure 38-Figure 40 Shown is a pump assembly 1710 and tubular members 1770 and 1780. Pump assembly 1710 includes a housing 1712 having a top portion 1714 and a bottom portion 1716. Housing 1712 defines a cavity 1718.

[0069] In the illustrated embodiment, coupler 1720 couples tubular member 1770 to housing 1712 or assists in coupling the tubular member to the housing. Coupler 1750 couples tubular member 1780 to housing 1712 or assists in coupling the tubular member to the housing. In the illustrated embodiment, a portion of coupler 1720 is disposed within the lumen of tubular member 1770. Similarly, a portion of coupler 1750 is disposed within the lumen of tubular member 1780.

[0070] As in Fig.40 17, molding member 1798 is coupled to tubular members 1770 and 1780. Molding member 1798 is disposed within cavity 1718 of housing 1712. Molding member 1798 is configured to engage an interior portion of housing 1712 to provide support to tubular members 1770 and 1780. In some embodiments, molding member 1798 is formed of silicone. In other embodiments, molding member 1798 is formed of a different material.

[0071] While certain features of the described embodiments have been illustrated as described herein, many modifications, substitutions, changes and equivalents will now occur to those skilled in the art. It should therefore be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and changes that fall within the scope of the embodiments.

Claims

1. An implant comprising: an expandable member; a pump assembly configured to facilitate transfer of fluid to and from the expandable member; Tubular components; and A coupling member is configured to facilitate coupling the tubular member to the pump assembly.

2. The implant according to claim 1, wherein The coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member and a second portion disposed within a housing of the pump assembly.

3. The implant according to claim 1, wherein The coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member, the first portion of the coupling member having a protruding member.

4. The implant according to claim 1, wherein The coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member, the first portion of the coupling member having a barbed member.

5. The implant according to claim 1, wherein The pump assembly includes a housing member having a protrusion, the protrusion of the housing member being disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member, the coupling member including a spring biased clip, the coupling member being configured such that a portion of the tubular member is disposed between the spring biased clip and a portion of the protrusion.

6. The implant according to claim 1, wherein The pump assembly includes a housing member having a protrusion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member, and the coupling member includes overlapping wire members.

7. The implant according to claim 1, wherein: The pump assembly includes a housing member having a protrusion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member, the coupling member includes overlapping wire members including a screw member.

8. The implant according to claim 1, wherein The coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member and a second portion disposed within a housing of the pump assembly, the coupling member defining a lumen and having a filter disposed within the lumen defined by the coupling member.

9. The implant according to claim 1, wherein: The coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member and a second portion disposed within a housing of the pump assembly, the coupling member defining a lumen and having a filter disposed within the lumen defined by the coupling member, the filter being a swing filter.

10. The implant according to claim 1, wherein The connecting member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member and a second portion disposed within a housing of the pump assembly, the connecting member defining a lumen and having a filter disposed within the lumen defined by the connecting member, the first portion of the connecting member being laser welded to the housing of the pump assembly.

11. The implant according to claim 1, wherein: The coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member, the implant further comprising: A molding member is disposed such that a portion of the tubular member is disposed between the molding member and a portion of the coupling member.

12. The implant according to claim 1, wherein: The coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member, the implant further comprising: A molding member is disposed such that a portion of the tubular member is disposed between the molding member and a portion of the coupling member, the molding member being disposed within a housing of the pump assembly.

13. The implant of claim 1, wherein: The tubular member is a first tubular member, the implant further comprising: a second tubular member; and A molding member defines a first lumen and a second lumen, the first tubular member extending through the first lumen of the molding member, and the second tubular member extending through the second lumen of the molding member.

14. The implant of claim 1, wherein: The tubular member is a first tubular member, the implant further comprising: a second tubular member; and A molding member defines a first lumen and a second lumen, the first tubular member extending through the first lumen of the molding member, the second tubular member extending through the second lumen of the molding member, the molding member being disposed within a housing of the pump assembly.

15. The implant according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein The expandable member is configured to be placed in the pelvic region of a patient.

16. An implant comprising: an expandable member; a pump assembly configured to facilitate transfer of fluid to and from the expandable member; a tubular member extending between the expandable member and the pump assembly; and A coupling member is configured to facilitate coupling the tubular member to the pump assembly.

17. The implant according to claim 16, wherein The coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member and a second portion disposed within a housing of the pump assembly.

18. The implant of claim 16, wherein: The coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member, the first portion of the coupling member having a protruding member.

19. The implant of claim 16, wherein: The coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member, the first portion of the coupling member having a barbed member.

20. The implant of claim 16, wherein: The pump assembly includes a housing member having a protrusion, the protrusion of the housing member being disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member, the coupling member including a spring biased clip, the coupling member being configured such that a portion of the tubular member is disposed between the spring biased clip and a portion of the protrusion.

21. The implant of claim 16, wherein: The pump assembly includes a housing member having a protrusion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member, and the coupling member includes overlapping wire members.

22. The implant of claim 16, wherein: The pump assembly includes a housing member having a protrusion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member, the coupling member includes overlapping wire members including a screw member.

23. The implant of claim 16, wherein: The connecting member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member and a second portion disposed within a housing of the pump assembly, the connecting member defining a lumen and having a filter disposed within the lumen defined by the connecting member, the filter being configured to alter the flow of a fluid through the lumen.

24. The implant of claim 16, wherein: The coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member and a second portion disposed within a housing of the pump assembly, the coupling member defining a lumen and having a filter disposed within the lumen defined by the coupling member, the filter being a swing filter.

25. The implant of claim 16, wherein: The connecting member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member and a second portion disposed within a housing of the pump assembly, the connecting member defining a lumen and having a filter disposed within the lumen defined by the connecting member, the first portion of the connecting member being laser welded to the housing of the pump assembly.

26. The implant of claim 16, wherein: The coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member, the implant further comprising: A molding member is disposed such that a portion of the tubular member is disposed between the molding member and a portion of the coupling member.

27. The implant of claim 16, wherein: The coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the tubular member, the implant further comprising: A molding member is disposed such that a portion of the tubular member is disposed between the molding member and a portion of the coupling member, the molding member being disposed within a housing of the pump assembly.

28. The implant of claim 16, wherein: The tubular member is a first tubular member, the implant further comprising: a second tubular member; and A molding member defines a first lumen and a second lumen, the first tubular member extending through the first lumen of the molding member, and the second tubular member extending through the second lumen of the molding member.

29. The implant of claim 16, wherein: The tubular member is a first tubular member, the implant further comprising: a second tubular member; and A molding member defines a first lumen and a second lumen, the first tubular member extending through the first lumen of the molding member, the second tubular member extending through the second lumen of the molding member, the molding member being disposed within a housing of the pump assembly.

30. The implant of claim 16, wherein: The tubular member is a first tubular member, the implant further comprising: a second tubular member; and A molding member defining a first lumen and a second lumen, the first tubular member extending through the first lumen of the molding member, the second tubular member extending through the second lumen of the molding member, the molding member being arranged such that a portion of the first tubular member is arranged between the connecting member and the molding member.

31. An implant comprising: an expandable member; a reservoir configured to hold a fluid; a pump assembly configured to facilitate transfer of the fluid to and from the expandable member; a first tubular member extending between the expandable member and the pump assembly; a first coupling member configured to facilitate coupling the first tubular member to the pump assembly; a second tubular member extending between the reservoir and the pump assembly; and A second coupling member is configured to facilitate coupling the second tubular member to the pump assembly.

32. The implant of claim 31, wherein The first coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the first tubular member and a second portion disposed within a housing of the pump assembly.

33. The implant of claim 31, wherein: The first coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the first tubular member, the first portion of the first coupling member having a protruding member.

34. The implant of claim 31, wherein: The first coupling member includes a first portion disposed within a lumen defined by the first tubular member, the first portion of the first coupling member having a barbed member.

35. The implant of claim 31, wherein The pump assembly includes a housing member having a protrusion, the protrusion of the housing member being disposed within a lumen defined by the first tubular member, the first connecting member including a spring-biased clip, the first connecting member being configured such that a portion of the first tubular member is disposed between the spring-biased clip and a portion of the protrusion.

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