Transvaginal suture spacer devices and methods of use
US6679896B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/0469
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to suture spacers and methods for their use. More particularly, the present invention relates to devices which permit a surgeon to create a consistent amount of suture slack in a suture line when tying sutures under very tight space constraints including procedures such as bladder neck stabilization and treatment of hypermobility or intrinsic sphincter deficiency. Further, the present invention relates to methods of tying sutures using the disclosed devices in such procedures.
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