Method of preparing a suture fixation device for use in surgery to treat pelvic organ prolapse
US12357297B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/037
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of preparing a suture fixation device for use in surgery to treat pelvic organ prolapse includes providing a delivery device and a tissue fixation device. The tissue fixation device includes a tab connected to a tissue anchor, with the tissue anchor having a suture eyelet. The method includes instructing a user to hold the tab and insert the tissue anchor into the delivery device and breaking the tab away from the tissue anchor leaving the tissue anchor in the delivery device.
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