Systems, implants, tools, and methods for treatments of pelvic conditions

US10058240B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. · US

Inventors

• James A. Alexander · Excelsior, US
• Benjamin Arcand · Minneapolis, US
• Justin H. Huelman · Lino Lakes, US
• Chaouki A. Khamis · New Brighton, US
• Micah D. Thorson · North Branch, US
• William S. Tremulis · Redwood City, US
• Thomas O. Viker · Arden Hills, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 29, 2012
• Grant date: Aug 28, 2018
• Expiry date: May 17, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B1/32
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Described are various embodiments of surgical procedure systems, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions such as vaginal prolapse and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools being useful for transvaginally accessing a posterior region of pelvic anatomy, and related methods.