Abstract: A system for treating urinary incontinence provides an implant device that holds threads of a sling/graft, and further allows for adjustment of the threads. The implant device includes a bobbin on which the threads may be wound, a drive assembly configured to rotate the bobbin, the drive assembly comprising a shaft and a gear assembly, the gear assembly configured to transfer a rotational motion of the shaft to the bobbin to effectuate an axial rotation of the bobbin. The bobbin and drive assembly may be retained in a device housing. The drive assembly may be cycloidal for a high gear ratio with reduced device size.

Abstract: Compounds and methods for reducing the occurrence of a post-surgical adhesion are provided. The compounds can include acrylic acid groups and ethylene glycol groups, and can be directed to an area of damaged tissue by the incorporation of a fibrin targeting peptide. The compounds can further include a brush-like portion, capable of creating a steric barrier between a damaged tissue or organ and adjacent tissues or organs, and a targeting portion, capable of directing the compounds to a damaged tissue or organ. Methods of detecting damaged tissue and kits are also provided.